Special Weather Statement

From the National Weather Service
STARTED:Thursday, April 9 @ 2:55 p.m.
ENDED:Thursday, April 9 @ 3:30 p.m.
SEVERITY:Moderate
URGENCY:Expected
AREAS:Northern Humboldt Interior; Northern Trinity; Southern Trinity

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.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

DESCRIPTION

At 255 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles southwest of Del Loma, or 17 miles northwest of Hayfork, moving northwest at 20 mph.

HAZARD…Pea size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

Locations impacted include… Willow Creek, Burnt Ranch and Del Loma.

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