Special Weather Statement

From the National Weather Service
STARTED:Wednesday, Sept. 16 @ 4:27 p.m.
ENDED:Wednesday, Sept. 16 @ 5 p.m.
SEVERITY:Moderate
URGENCY:Expected
AREAS:Northeastern Interior Humboldt

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 427 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Weitchpec, or 8 miles north of Hoopa, moving northwest at 5 mph.

HAZARD…Pea size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

Locations impacted include… Weitchpec.

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