Special Weather Statement
From the National Weather Service
| STARTED: | Tuesday, April 1 @ 9:30 a.m. |
| ENDED: | Tuesday, April 1 @ 10 a.m. |
| SEVERITY: | Moderate |
| URGENCY: | Expected |
| AREAS: | Northern Humboldt Coast; Southwestern Humboldt; Northern Humboldt Interior; Southern 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 930 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a shower 8 miles northeast of Fortuna, or 11 miles southeast of Eureka, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 30 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Hazardous conditions to motorists. Exercise caution when driving over small hail.
Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include… Arcata, Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park, Honeydew, Willow Creek, Rio Dell, Pepperwood, Carlotta, Scotia, Weott, Maple Creek, Shively, Hydesville, Bull Creek, Kneeland and Ettersburg.
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