Special Weather Statement

From the National Weather Service
STARTED:Monday, Feb. 16 @ 9:39 p.m.
ENDED:Monday, Feb. 16 @ 10:15 p.m.
SEVERITY:Moderate
URGENCY:Expected
AREAS:Northern Humboldt Coast; Northern Humboldt Interior

INSTRUCTIONS

Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.

DESCRIPTION

At 939 PM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Orick, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Pea size hail accumulating on roadway pose a danger for motorists. Drive with increased care.

Locations impacted include… Orick.

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