Special Weather Statement

From the National Weather Service
STARTED:Tuesday, Feb. 17 @ 6:11 a.m.
ENDED:Tuesday, Feb. 17 @ 6:45 a.m.
SEVERITY:Moderate
URGENCY:Expected
AREAS: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 611 AM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a shower near Orick, moving east at 20 mph over Highway 101.

HAZARD…Pea size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Hazardous conditions to motorists.

Locations impacted include… Orick and Highway 101

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