Special Weather Statement

From the National Weather Service
STARTED:Tuesday, Feb. 17 @ 12:43 a.m.
ENDED:Tuesday, Feb. 17 @ 1:15 a.m.
SEVERITY:Moderate
URGENCY:Expected
AREAS:Southern Humboldt Interior; Southern Trinity; Mendocino Coast; Northwestern Mendocino Interior; Northeastern Mendocino 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 1243 AM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a shower 6 miles west of Leggett, or 8 miles south of Richardson Grove State Park, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD…Pea size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Hazardous conditions to motorists.

Locations impacted include… Richardson Grove State Park, Leggett, Richardson Grove, Alderpoint, Piercy and Benbow.

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