Special Weather Statement

From the National Weather Service
STARTED:Wednesday, Feb. 18 @ 2:19 a.m.
ENDED:Wednesday, Feb. 18 @ 2:45 a.m.
SEVERITY:Moderate
URGENCY:Expected
AREAS:Northern Humboldt Coast

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 219 AM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a shower 15 miles west of Fortuna, or 17 miles southwest of Eureka, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD…Small hail accumulating on roadways and wind gusts up to 30 mph.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include… Fortuna, Ferndale, Loleta, Fernbridge and Rohnerville.

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