Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
225 PM PST Tue Nov 12 2019


CAZ101-103-104-109-130630-
/O.NEW.KEKA.BH.S.0010.191114T2300Z-191115T1800Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-
Mendocino Coast-
225 PM PST Tue Nov 12 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Beach Hazards
Statement...which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through
Friday morning.

* TIMING...The highest sneaker wave risk will be from Thursday
  afternoon through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Larger surf at offshore breaks and an enhanced risk
  of sneaker waves on northwest California beaches. Steep
  beaches will have a higher risk of sneaker wave activity with
  greater wave run-up onto beaches. Large waves will also wash
  over jetties and rock outcroppings that may normally stay dry.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazard Statement is issued when threats such as sneaker
waves and other hazards create life-threatening conditions in the
surf zone. Caution should be used when in or near the water.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Eureka CA
317 AM PST Tue Nov 12 2019

CAZ101-103-104-109-131130-
Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-
Mendocino Coast-
317 AM PST Tue Nov 12 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest California.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Long period west to northwest swell will build on
Thursday resulting in a threat for sneaker waves.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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Short Term Forecast

Short Term Forecast
National Weather Service Eureka CA
950 PM PST Tue Nov 12 2019

CAZ101-103-131400-
Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-
950 PM PST Tue Nov 12 2019

.NOW...Areas of fog will reduce visibility to less than one half
mile along portions of Highway 101 and around Humboldt Bay through
early Wednesday morning. Motorists should allow for extra time
when traveling to their destinations and make sure their low-beam
headlights are on in fog.

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