NWS is Looking for Snow Reports

by Kimberly Wear on January 9, 2020 at 3:46PM

10 Years Later: The Earthquake of 2010 (With Video)

by Kimberly Wear on January 9, 2020 at 1:16PM

A stream of cars rushed toward downtown, their headlights punching through the blacked-out streets. Many turned north on 101, maybe heading to Arcata.

The Biggest Wave and Bomb Cyclone: A Record-Breaking Year of Wild Weather

by Kimberly Wear on January 3, 2020 at 3:57PM

Looking back at 2019 from a weather standpoint, things were a bit on the wild side at times. So, the Journal reached out to climate specialist Matthew Kidwell in the Eureka office of the National Weather Service, who compiled what he saw as the most notable weather incidents to take place last year.

High Surf Warning This Week

by Kimberly Wear on December 30, 2019 at 3:08PM

Starting today and building up in height through Thursday, the Eureka office of the National Weather Service is warning that “large, steep” waves will be washing up local beaches and over jetties this week. According to NWS, the waves will begin building 17 to 20 feet today and should reach up to 25 feet by Wednesday, heights which are expected to continue for another day.

Yurok Tribe Celebrates Solar Power System

by Kimberly Wear on December 26, 2019 at 11:38AM

Marnay and others noted that a microgrid research project kept operating after a magnitude 9.1 earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan in 2011 and knocked out power. The project, at a local university, performed well in the wake of the twin disasters, cementing the idea that independent power system scould maintain service in emergencies.

Five Things to Know About Microgrids

by Julie Cart, CalMatters on December 23, 2019 at 10:46AM

How can microgrids be used during emergencies, such as fires? Natural disasters have a way of prying open windows of opportunity.

No Local Crab Before the New Year

by Kimberly Wear on December 10, 2019 at 4:52PM

Domoic Acid Update The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) lifted a health advisory for recreational Dungeness crabs caught near Shelter Cove, Humboldt County (40° 01′ N. Latitude) to Point Arena (38° 57.5′ N. Latitude).

North Coast Night Lights: Looking for a Monocerotid Unicorn

by David Wilson on December 2, 2019 at 10:13AM

Additional reading: The Unicorn, or Monoceros, is a “modern” constellation made in the 1600’s, not one of the Greek constellations: Read Ian Ridpath’s Star Tales for more information on it: http://www.ianridpath.com/startales/monoceros.htm Sky and Telescope article on the Monocerotid meteor shower: https://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-news/observing-news/intense-meteor-outburst-expected-alpha-monocerotids/

'Bomb Cylone' May Have Set a Low Pressure Record; Good News, Bad News in the Forecast (With Video)

by Iridian Casarez on November 27, 2019 at 1:39PM

High Tides, Stormy Weather on Tap for Thanksgiving Week

by Kimberly Wear on November 22, 2019 at 3:05PM

Some of the highest tides of the year are expected next week due to the perigean spring tide. There is the potential for southerly winds which could increase water levels above already high tides.