The winds are starting to pick up here on Humboldt Bay in Eureka. A few rain drops have already fallen too. Below is a statement about the event from The National Weather Service in Eureka. Be safe and if you are driving, turn on your headlights so you can be seen.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 838 AM PST Mon Nov 8 2021 CAZ101-103-104-109-112-090045- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0016.211108T2200Z-211109T0600Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt- Mendocino Coast-Southwestern Mendocino Interior- 838 AM PST Mon Nov 8 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Mendocino Coast, Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast, Southwestern Humboldt, and Southwestern Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 10 PM this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.