Special Weather Statement

From the National Weather Service
STARTED:Wednesday, Feb. 18 @ 2:47 a.m.
ENDED:Wednesday, Feb. 18 @ 3:15 a.m.
SEVERITY:Moderate
URGENCY:Expected
AREAS: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 247 AM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a shower 6 miles southwest of Petrolia, or 12 miles west of Honeydew, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD…Accumulating small hail over roadways and hazardous conditions to motorists. 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. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

Locations impacted include… Honeydew.

Mattole Rd

Lately on LoCO

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