Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Eureka, CA
Issued by NWS Eureka, CA
547 WHUS46 KEKA 141405 CFWEKA Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 705 AM PDT Mon Oct 14 2024 CAZ101-103-104-109-150200- /O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0010.241014T1500Z-241015T0200Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt- Mendocino Coast- 705 AM PDT Mon Oct 14 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Threat of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PDT this evening. . * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Don`t be fooled by an ocean that looks calm. There can be 30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes. Avoid rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches. Stay much farther back from the water and never turn your back on the ocean. && $$