Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued December 16 at 3:00AM PST until December 16 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 16, 2024 - 3:00am
Expires:
December 16, 2024 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...High astronomical tides will cause minor flooding in
low lying areas around Humboldt Bay. Up to one foot of
saltwater inundation above ground level is possible near
shorelines and tidal waterways. Between 9.0 and 9.3 feet MLLW
at the North Spit tide gauge is predicted.
* WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast County.
* WHEN...From 10 AM to 1 PM PST Monday. High tide is at 11:28 AM
at the Humboldt Bay North Spit tide gauge. Saltwater
inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high
tide.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of low lying areas around Humboldt Bay
including parks and roads with only isolated closures expected.
Flooding will likely impact Jackson Ranch Road in the Arcata
Bottoms and several roads in King Salmon.
Instruction:
A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.
Feet Above Ground is locally defined as feet above the Highest
Astronomical Tide or HAT.
Area Description:
Northern Humboldt Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA