Coastal Flood Advisory

* WHAT...High astronomical tides will cause minor flooding in low lying areas around Humboldt Bay. Up to one half foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible near shorelines and tidal waterways. Between 8.8 and 9.0 feet MLLW at the North Spit tide gauge is predicted.

* WHERE...Northern Coastal Humboldt County.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 AM PDT Tuesday. High tide is at 11:21PM at the Humboldt Bay North Spit tide gauge. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of low lying areas around Humboldt Bay including parks and roads with only isolated closures expected. Flooding will likely impact Jackson Ranch Road in the Arcata Bottoms and several roads in King Salmon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...One more high tide is expected Tuesday night and that may cease additional minor flooding.