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Updated:December 24, 2025 2:01 am PST

High Wind Warning HIGH WIND WARNING  
Humboldt County

  Effective: Tue, 12/23 9:21pm Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: December 24, 2025 2:01 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Wed, 12/24 9:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Coastal Del Norte - Northern Humboldt Coast
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 30 to 40 mph with
gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southeast
winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.

* WHERE...Del Norte and Northern Humboldt Coast.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 AM PST Wednesday. For the
High Wind Watch, from late Wednesday night through Thursday
evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Wind gusts will be
particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal
headlands. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. There is an increased risk of
tree branches and other debris on roadways.

Information:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
High Wind Warning HIGH WIND WARNING  
Humboldt County

  Effective: Tue, 12/23 9:21pm Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: December 24, 2025 2:01 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Wed, 12/24 9:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Del Norte Interior - Northern Humboldt Interior
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with
gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southeast
winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.

* WHERE...Del Norte Interior and Northern Humboldt Interior.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 10 AM PST Wednesday. For
the High Wind Watch, from late Wednesday night through Thursday
evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds could blow
down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible.
Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and
exposed coastal headlands. There is an increased risk of tree
branches and other debris on roadways.

Information:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
High Wind Warning HIGH WIND WARNING  
Humboldt County

  Effective: Tue, 12/23 9:21pm Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: December 24, 2025 2:01 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Wed, 12/24 9:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Southwestern Humboldt - Southern Humboldt Interior
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with
gusts up to 85 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southeast winds 25 to
35 mph with gusts up to 85 mph possible. Strongest winds over the
ridges.

* WHERE...Southern Humboldt.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 AM PST Wednesday. For the
High Wind Watch, from late Wednesday night through Thursday
evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Wind gusts will be
particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal
headlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other
debris on roadways. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power
lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Information:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
Flood Advisory FLOOD ADVISORY  
Humboldt County

  Effective: Wed, 12/24 1:44am Severity: Minor
  Updated: December 24, 2025 2:01 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Wed, 12/24 7:45am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Humboldt, CA
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt County in northwestern California...

* Until 745 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along
roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 144 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding
is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area.
Between 0.7 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches with up to 0.6
inch per hour rainfall rates are expected over the area. This
additional heavy rainfall will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Honeydew, Shelter Cove, Petrolia, Whitehorn, Ettersburg and
Briceland.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Information:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
High Wind Watch HIGH WIND WATCH  
Humboldt County

  Effective: Tue, 12/23 9:21pm Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: December 24, 2025 2:01 am Urgency: Future
  Expires: Wed, 12/24 9:00am Certainty: Possible

Areas Affected: Coastal Del Norte - Northern Humboldt Coast
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 30 to 40 mph with
gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southeast
winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.

* WHERE...Del Norte and Northern Humboldt Coast.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 AM PST Wednesday. For the
High Wind Watch, from late Wednesday night through Thursday
evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Wind gusts will be
particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal
headlands. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. There is an increased risk of
tree branches and other debris on roadways.

Information:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
High Wind Watch HIGH WIND WATCH  
Humboldt County

  Effective: Tue, 12/23 9:21pm Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: December 24, 2025 2:01 am Urgency: Future
  Expires: Wed, 12/24 9:00am Certainty: Possible

Areas Affected: Del Norte Interior - Northern Humboldt Interior
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with
gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southeast
winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.

* WHERE...Del Norte Interior and Northern Humboldt Interior.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 10 AM PST Wednesday. For
the High Wind Watch, from late Wednesday night through Thursday
evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds could blow
down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible.
Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and
exposed coastal headlands. There is an increased risk of tree
branches and other debris on roadways.

Information:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
High Wind Watch HIGH WIND WATCH  
Humboldt County

  Effective: Tue, 12/23 9:21pm Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: December 24, 2025 2:01 am Urgency: Future
  Expires: Wed, 12/24 9:00am Certainty: Possible

Areas Affected: Southwestern Humboldt - Southern Humboldt Interior
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with
gusts up to 85 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southeast winds 25 to
35 mph with gusts up to 85 mph possible. Strongest winds over the
ridges.

* WHERE...Southern Humboldt.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 AM PST Wednesday. For the
High Wind Watch, from late Wednesday night through Thursday
evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Wind gusts will be
particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal
headlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other
debris on roadways. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power
lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Information:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
Flood Watch FLOOD WATCH  
Humboldt County

  Effective: Tue, 12/23 10:02pm Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: December 24, 2025 2:01 am Urgency: Future
  Expires: Fri, 12/26 5:00pm Certainty: Possible

Areas Affected: Coastal Del Norte - Del Norte Interior - Northern Humboldt Coast - Southwestern Humboldt - Northern Humboldt Interior - Southern Humboldt Interior - Northern Trinity - Southern Trinity - Mendocino Coast - Northwestern Mendocino Interior - Northeastern Mendocino Interior - Southwestern Mendocino Interior - Southeastern Mendocino Interior - Northern Lake County - Southern Lake County
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Del Norte County, Humboldt County, Trinity County,
Mendocino County, and Lake County.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are
running high and could flood with more heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of heavy rain expected through Friday night. An
additional 3-6, locally up to 9 inches of total rain is possible
through Friday. There will be breaks in the heavy precipitation,
but heavy rain falling on already saturated ground will promote
flooding impacts.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Information:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.