High Surf Warning for Southwestern Humboldt; Coastal Mendocino
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What: Dangerously large breaking waves 25 to 35 ft. Impacts: Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening surf conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Where: Southwestern Humboldt and Coastal Mendocino Counties. When: From 4 PM Friday to 4 AM PST...
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Large breaking waves along the coast will lead to increased wave run-up on beaches with waves topping and washing over large rocks and jetties. These large waves can be erratic and unpredictable. Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean water. Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme caution or stay in port until the threat subsides. Please contact the U.S. Coast Guard for information regarding harbor and bar closures.
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* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves 25 to 35 ft. * WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt and Coastal Mendocino Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 4 AM PST Sunday. . * IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening surf conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...After only brief improvement late Saturday through Sunday, a second large swell is forecast late Sunday through Monday.
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High Surf Warning issued November 11 at 5:32AM PST until November 15 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
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High Surf Warning issued November 11 at 5:32AM PST until November 15 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
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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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