Beach Hazards Statement
From the National Weather Service
| STARTED: | Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022 @ 9 a.m. |
| ENDED: | Friday, Nov. 25, 2022 @ 3 a.m. |
| SEVERITY: | Moderate |
| URGENCY: | Expected |
| AREAS: | Coastal Del Norte; Northern Humboldt Coast; Southwestern Humboldt |
INSTRUCTIONS
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.
DESCRIPTION
* WHAT…Increased risk of sneaker waves. There may be periods of smaller waves for 20 to 30 minutes between larger sets of waves.
* WHERE…Humboldt and Del Norte county coasts.
* WHEN…From late Thursday morning through late Thursday night.. .
* IMPACTS…Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Sneaker waves occur when a larger set of waves occurs after 20 to 30 minutes of smaller waves.
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