Special Weather Statement

From the National Weather Service
STARTED:Thursday, April 9 @ 4:39 p.m.
ENDED:Thursday, April 9 @ 5:15 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.

DESCRIPTION

At 439 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hyampom, or 16 miles northwest of Hayfork, moving northwest at 15 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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… Willow Creek, Burnt Ranch and Hyampom. This may include Hwy 299.

Lately on LoCO

© 2026 Lost Coast Communications Contact: news@lostcoastoutpost.com.