Weather Alerts For Arcata, CA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1228 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 Northern Humboldt Coast-Mendocino Coast- Including Fort Bragg, Fieldbrook, Fortuna, Trinidad, Ferndale, Samoa, Rockport, McKinleyville, Point Arena, Fernbridge, Arcata, and Eureka 1228 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Locally stronger over the higher terrain. * WHERE...Mendocino Coast and Northern Humboldt Coast. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&

Flood Watch National Weather Service Eureka CA 1158 AM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 .Rain is expected to start in the south this afternoon and spread north this evening and overnight. A second round of rain will pick up Saturday during the day and this will be heavier. Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-Southern Trinity-Mendocino Coast-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake- 1158 AM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including the following areas, Mendocino Coast, Northeastern Mendocino Interior, Northern Humboldt Coast, Northern Humboldt Interior, Northern Lake, Northwestern Mendocino Interior, Southeastern Mendocino Interior, Southern Humboldt Interior, Southern Lake, Southern Trinity, Southwestern Humboldt and Southwestern Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...From 4 PM PST this afternoon through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread moderate to heavy rain from two consecutive strong weather systems will produce 2-4 inches of rainfall Friday afternoon through late Sunday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 1155 AM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt- Mendocino Coast- 1155 AM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON PST TODAY... * WHAT...High astronomical tides and large surf may cause major flooding in low lying areas along the Redwood and the Mendocino Coast. Up to one and a half foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties. * WHEN...Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon around high tide. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide. * IMPACTS...Several coastal roads may be closed. Low lying property and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Watch means that flooding is possible but not imminent. Coastal residents in the watch area should begin preparations for rising water and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Feet Above Ground is locally defined as feet above the Highest Astronomical Tide or HAT. &&