Effective:

2025-02-26T14:24:00-08:00

Expires:

2025-02-27T05:30:00-08:00

Certainty:

Possible

Event:

Hydrologic Outlook

Type:

Alert

Severity:

Unknown

Urgency:

Future

Areas:

Elko, NV; Humboldt, NV

ESFLKN Upper level high pressure will bring warming temperatures to northern Nevada. This will allow for snowmelt from the mountains to increase, with runoff occurring into area rivers and creeks. Two waterways that are of concern at this time are Martin Creek in Humboldt County and the Owyhee River near Mountain City. With snowpack remaining and subsequent frozen ground, snowmelt will runoff into these two waterways. This will cause higher than normal flows over the next two days. Residents and outdoor enthusiasts are urged to use caution when walking along the riverbank as the water will be flowing rapidly with cold water. Hypothermia can occur rapidly if someone were to fall in accidently.

Instruction:

Effective:

2025-02-26T03:49:00-08:00

Expires:

2025-02-26T15:00:00-08:00

Certainty:

Likely

Event:

Beach Hazards Statement

Type:

Alert

Severity:

Moderate

Urgency:

Expected

Areas:

Coastal Del Norte; Northern Humboldt Coast; Southwestern Humboldt; Mendocino Coast

* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. . * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.

Instruction: Don't be fooled by an ocean that looks calm. There can be 30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes. Avoid rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches. Stay much farther back from the water and never turn your back on the ocean.