Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Eureka, CA
Issued by NWS Eureka, CA
231 WHUS46 KEKA 060932 CFWEKA Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 232 AM PDT Sun Sep 6 2026 CAZ104-109-062100- /O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260908T0600Z/ Southwestern Humboldt-Coastal Mendocino- 232 AM PDT Sun Sep 6 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt and Coastal Mendocino Counties. * WHEN...Through Monday 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. && $$