...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward
ridges and exposed coastal headlands. There is an increased risk
of tree branches and other debris on roadways. Gusty winds will
blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and
a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO
5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...large breaking waves with dangerously high runup of on
beaches of 22 to 26 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast,
Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 5 AM PDT Friday. .

* IMPACTS...Dangerous surf conditions and localized beach
erosion. Beachcombing is highly discouraged!.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Large breaking waves along the coast will lead to increased wave
run-up on beaches with waves topping and washing over large rocks
and jetties. These large waves can be erratic and unpredictable.
Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be
capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean
water. Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme
caution or stay in port until the threat subsides. Please contact
the U.S. Coast Guard for information regarding harbor and bar
closures.

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