OFFICIAL WEATHER ALERT · ACTIVE

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued November 6 at 5:38AM PST until November 7 at 12:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

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What is happening

* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Coastal Humboldt, Southwestern Humboldt and Coastal Mendocino Counties. * WHEN...Through Friday 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.

Official 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.

Original message from NWS Eureka CA. Wording is preserved from the source.

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Beach Hazards Statement – Coastal Del Norte; Northern Coastal Humboldt; Southwestern Humboldt; Coastal Men | Weather Alert Map