Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Eureka, CA

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
847 PM PST Thu Jan 9 2025

CAZ101-103-104-109-101300-
/O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0002.250110T1000Z-250110T2100Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-
Mendocino Coast-
847 PM PST Thu Jan 9 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM PST FRIDAY
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast,
  Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM PST Friday through Friday afternoon. .

* 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.

&&

$$