Special Weather Statement
From the National Weather Service
| STARTED: | Tuesday, Feb. 17 @ 2:38 a.m. |
| ENDED: | Tuesday, Feb. 17 @ 3 a.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 238 AM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a shower 16 miles northwest of Petrolia, or 23 miles southwest of Eureka, moving east at 45 mph. Small hail accumulation is expected to impact Highway 101.
HAZARD…Pea size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Hazardous conditions to motorists.
Locations impacted include… Fortuna, Ferndale, Fernbridge, Loleta, Rohnerville, Hydesville and Capetown.
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