Eureka, CA – A soft gray stillness cloaks the North Coast this morning, where fog hangs low over the harbor and headlights cut faint beams through the mist. But beyond the calm, the National Weather Service in Eureka has issued two concurrent alerts — a Dense Fog Advisory and a Beach Hazards Statement — reminding residents that even tranquil mornings can turn dangerous fast.
Through midmorning, visibility could fall below one-quarter mile along portions of Highway 101, especially near Fortuna, Arcata, and Crescent City. Drivers are urged to slow down, use headlights, and increase following distance, as patchy fog can thicken abruptly.
At the coast, the danger shifts to the surf. Sneaker waves up to 16 feet may surge farther up beaches than expected, capable of pulling people into the ocean with little warning. Forecasters caution beachgoers to avoid rocks, logs, and jetties through Thursday evening and never turn their back on the sea.
Despite the hazards, inland areas will see mild and mostly sunny skies through the weekend. Highs rise into the upper 50s and low 60s by Saturday before light rain chances return late Sunday and Monday as a new Pacific front approaches.
Five-Day Outlook (Eureka, CA)
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 60°F, low 45°F.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 61°F, low 45°F.
- Sunday: Cloudy, 40% rain chance, high 60°F.
- Monday: Rain likely, high 60°F, low 48°F.
- Tuesday: Cloudy with showers, high 58°F.
