Special Weather Statement

From the National Weather Service
STARTED:Tuesday, April 1 @ 8:54 a.m.
ENDED:Tuesday, April 1 @ 9:15 a.m.
SEVERITY:Moderate
URGENCY:Expected
AREAS:Northern Humboldt Coast; Northern Humboldt Interior

INSTRUCTIONS

Small hail can quickly accumulate on roadways resulting in slippery conditions. Go easy on brakes and steering to avoid spin-outs.

DESCRIPTION

At 854 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a shower near Westhaven-Moonstone, or 11 miles north of Arcata, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD…Pea size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Hazardous conditions to motorists Exercise caution when driving over small hail.

Locations impacted include… Willow Creek, Westhaven-Moonstone and McKinleyville.

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