Special Weather Statement

From the National Weather Service
STARTED:Tuesday, Feb. 17 @ 6:33 a.m.
ENDED:Tuesday, Feb. 17 @ 7 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 633 AM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Trinidad, or 15 miles south of Orick, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Hazardous conditions to motorists from small hail.

Locations impacted include… Trinidad and Westhaven-Moonstone.

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