High Wind Warning Issued for Coastal Del Norte; Gusts Up to 60 MPH Expected

Source: NOAA · Northern California

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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the Del Norte Coast, effective from Saturday morning through Sunday, with damaging winds likely to cause power outages.

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Record type
High Wind Warning
Affected area
Northern California
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Eureka CA

Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern California.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Eureka, CA, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Coastal Del Norte region. This alert is classified as a severe event with likely certainty, indicating a high probability of hazardous wind conditions.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the Del Norte Coast in Northern California (UGC: CAZ101).

What You Should Do

Residents and business owners are urged to secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Travel is expected to be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles; motorists should exercise caution or avoid travel if possible during peak wind periods.

Expected Conditions

Southeast winds between 25 to 35 mph are forecast, with gusts expected to reach up to 60 mph. The National Weather Service reports that winds will increase to up to 50 mph late Friday night and through Saturday, with peak gusts of 60 mph occurring Saturday night into Sunday morning. These damaging winds are expected to blow down trees and power lines, and widespread power outages are anticipated.

Timeline

The High Wind Warning is in effect from 1:00 AM PST Saturday, February 21, until 10:00 AM PST Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the Del Norte Coast, effective from Saturday morning through Sunday, with damaging winds likely to cause power outages.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Northern California. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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