Special Weather Statement

From the National Weather Service
STARTED:Wednesday, Feb. 18 @ 4:58 a.m.
ENDED:Wednesday, Feb. 18 @ 5:30 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 458 AM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong shower 5 miles southwest of Petrolia, or 11 miles west of Honeydew, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD…Hazardous conditions to motorists.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Accumulating small hail over roadways and hazardous conditions to motorists.

Locations impacted include… Honeydew and Petrolia and Mattole Rd.

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