Special Weather Statement

From the National Weather Service
STARTED:Monday, Feb. 16 @ 11:10 p.m.
ENDED:Monday, Feb. 16 @ 11:45 p.m.
SEVERITY:Moderate
URGENCY:Expected
AREAS:Northern Humboldt Coast; Southwestern Humboldt; Southern Humboldt Interior

INSTRUCTIONS

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.

DESCRIPTION

At 1110 PM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a shower near Rio Dell, or 15 miles west of Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD…Pea size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Hazardous conditions to motorists.

Locations impacted include… Honeydew, Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park, Rio Dell, Scotia, Petrolia, Pepperwood, Bull Creek, Shively and Capetown.

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