Special Weather Statement

From the National Weather Service
STARTED:Wednesday, Feb. 18 @ 2:15 a.m.
ENDED:Wednesday, Feb. 18 @ 2:45 a.m.
SEVERITY:Moderate
URGENCY:Expected
AREAS:Northern Humboldt Coast; Southwestern Humboldt

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 215 AM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a shower 11 miles northwest of Petrolia, or 21 miles northwest of Honeydew, moving east at 30 mph. Accumulating small hail possible over Mattole Rd.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 30 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hazardous conditions to motorists.

Locations impacted include… Capetown.

Mattole Rd

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