Eureka, California – California’s North Coast starts damp and hazy before brighter skies emerge, but another wetter turn approaches by midweek. Eureka was sitting at 55 degrees under mostly cloudy skies this morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Eureka, drizzle remains possible before 8 a.m., with widespread haze before 11 a.m. Clouds should gradually break, allowing temperatures to reach about 62 degrees.
North-northwest winds strengthen to 8 to 13 mph this morning. Gusts could reach 20 mph, adding a brisk edge near Humboldt Bay.
Drivers on U.S. 101 should watch for changing visibility where haze, drizzle or coastal fog develops. Slow down when pavement becomes damp and leave additional following distance.
Tonight brings another slight drizzle chance after 2 a.m. Patchy fog develops after 5 a.m., while temperatures settle near 53 degrees.
Sunday starts with another slight drizzle chance before 11 a.m. Widespread haze and patchy fog are possible before 8 a.m. Sunshine then becomes more prominent, with a high near 62.
Monday stays mostly cloudy and slightly cooler at 61 degrees. Patchy fog returns after 2 a.m. Tuesday.
Tuesday brings a 20% rain chance after 11 a.m. Patchy morning fog could again affect visibility before temperatures reach 62 degrees.
Wednesday continues the unsettled trend. A slight rain chance develops after 11 a.m., with mostly cloudy skies and another 62-degree high.
The local data shows no thunderstorms, tornado threat, snow or freezing temperatures. Five-day lows remain in the lower to middle 50s, eliminating any flash-freeze concern.
The wetter pattern may strengthen beyond Wednesday. Rain becomes likely Thursday, while temperatures remain near 62 degrees.
For now, keep a light rain layer nearby and expect recurring coastal visibility changes through the next five days.
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Eureka, California
- Today: Drizzle possible early, then mostly sunny. High near 62°F. Gusts up to 20 mph.
- Sunday: Early drizzle, haze and patchy fog, then mostly sunny. High near 62°F.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, high near 61°F. Low near 55°F.
- Tuesday: 20% rain chance after 11 a.m., with morning fog possible. High near 62°F.
- Wednesday: Slight rain chance after 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, high near 62°F.
