Special Weather Statement

From the National Weather Service
STARTED:Tuesday, Feb. 17 @ 5:17 a.m.
ENDED:Tuesday, Feb. 17 @ 5:30 a.m.
SEVERITY:Moderate
URGENCY:Expected
AREAS:Southern Humboldt Interior; Northwestern 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 517 AM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a shower over Richardson Grove, or over Richardson Grove State Park, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD…Pea size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Hazardous conditions to motorists.

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

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