High Wind Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
246 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026

CAZ104-020700-
/O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0001.260102T1500Z-260104T1500Z/
Southwestern Humboldt-
Including Honeydew, Ettersburg, Whitethorn, Shelter Cove, Petrolia,
and Briceland
246 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected.

* WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt around Cape Mendocino.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 7 AM PST Sunday.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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