Special Weather Statement

From the National Weather Service
STARTED:Tuesday, Feb. 17 @ 5:19 a.m.
ENDED:Tuesday, Feb. 17 @ 5:45 a.m.
SEVERITY:Moderate
URGENCY:Expected
AREAS:Coastal Del Norte; Del Norte Interior; Northern Humboldt Coast; Northern 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 519 AM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a shower 8 miles southeast of Klamath, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD…Pea size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Hazardous conditions to motorists.

Locations impacted include… Klamath and Orick.

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