Beach Hazards Statement for Southwestern Humboldt; Coastal Mendocino
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Coastal Mendocino, Southwestern Humboldt
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What is happening
What: Increased threat of sneaker waves expected. 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. Where: Southwestern Humboldt...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
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Bulletin details
* 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.
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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 6 at 3:04PM PDT until September 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 6 at 2:32AM PDT until September 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 5 at 8:41AM PDT until September 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 5 at 3:07AM PDT until September 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 4 at 9:41PM PDT until September 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 4 at 2:44PM PDT until September 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 4 at 10:49AM PDT until September 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 3 at 11:26PM PDT until September 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 3 at 3:22PM PDT until September 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Eureka CA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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