Weather Alerts For Point Arena, CA
Wind Advisory
-URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 356 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 Northern Humboldt Coast-Mendocino Coast- Including Eureka, Trinidad, Samoa, Fort Bragg, Fieldbrook, McKinleyville, Rockport, Point Arena, Arcata, Fortuna, Ferndale, and Fernbridge 356 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
Coastal Flood Watch
-URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 254 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 Coastal Del Norte-Southwestern Humboldt-Mendocino Coast- 254 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM PST SATURDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, High astronomical tides and large surf will cause major flooding in low lying areas along the North Coast. Up to 1.5 foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Between 8.6 and 8.9 feet MLLW at the Arena Cove gauge is predicted. Between 9.2 and 9.5 feet MLLW at the Crescent City tide gauge is predicted. For the Coastal Flood Watch, High astronomical tides and large surf may cause moderate to major flooding in low lying areas along the Redwood and Mendocino Coast. Up to 1.5 foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 9 AM to 1 PM PST Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. High tide is at 10:35 AM at the Cescent City tide gauge. High tide is at 9:51 AM at the Arena Cove tide gauge. 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. These impacts will include, but not limited to, imapcts on sections of highway 1/101. Shoreline erosion will occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert 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. &&
Coastal Flood Warning
-URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 254 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 Coastal Del Norte-Southwestern Humboldt-Mendocino Coast- 254 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM PST SATURDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, High astronomical tides and large surf will cause major flooding in low lying areas along the North Coast. Up to 1.5 foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Between 8.6 and 8.9 feet MLLW at the Arena Cove gauge is predicted. Between 9.2 and 9.5 feet MLLW at the Crescent City tide gauge is predicted. For the Coastal Flood Watch, High astronomical tides and large surf may cause moderate to major flooding in low lying areas along the Redwood and Mendocino Coast. Up to 1.5 foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 9 AM to 1 PM PST Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. High tide is at 10:35 AM at the Cescent City tide gauge. High tide is at 9:51 AM at the Arena Cove tide gauge. 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. These impacts will include, but not limited to, imapcts on sections of highway 1/101. Shoreline erosion will occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert 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. &&
Flood Watch
-URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Eureka CA 139 PM 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- 139 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT 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...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. &&