INSTRUCTIONS

Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and report your sighting to the National Weather Service.

DESCRIPTION

At 1215 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers near McKinleyville, or 10 miles northwest of Arcata, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD…Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Hazardous conditions to motorists Exercise caution when driving over small hail. Small hail can quickly accumulate on roadways resulting in slippery conditions. Go easy on brakes and steering to avoid spin-outs.

Locations impacted include… Arcata Arpt, Westhaven-Moonstone, Fieldbrook, Trinidad, and McKinleyville.