Coastal Flood Advisory
From the National Weather Service
STARTED: | Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022 @ 8 a.m. |
ENDED: | Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022 @ noon |
SEVERITY: | Minor |
URGENCY: | Expected |
AREAS: | Northern Humboldt Coast |
INSTRUCTIONS
A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.
Feet Above Ground is locally defined as feet above the Highest Astronomical Tide or HAT.
DESCRIPTION
* WHAT…High astronomical tides will cause minor flooding in low lying areas around Humboldt Bay. Up to one half foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE…Areas around Humboldt Bay…including the community of King Salmon and other low lying areas.
* WHEN…From 8 AM this morning to noon PST today.
* IMPACTS…Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.