Special Weather Statement

From the National Weather Service
STARTED:Tuesday, Feb. 17 @ 9:01 a.m.
ENDED:Tuesday, Feb. 17 @ 9:30 a.m.
SEVERITY:Moderate
URGENCY:Expected
AREAS:Northern Humboldt Coast; Southern Humboldt Interior

INSTRUCTIONS

Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

DESCRIPTION

At 901 AM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southwest of Eureka, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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.

Locations impacted include… Eureka, Arcata, Blue Lake, Freshwater, Kneeland, Myrtletown, Cutten, Pine Hills, Bayview, Humboldt Hill and Loleta.

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