Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 5:18PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 2, 2026 - 5:18pm
Expires:
May 2, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 518 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Willow Creek, moving northwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch 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, Hoopa, and Salyer.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
Area Description:
Northeastern Interior Humboldt; Southeastern Interior Humboldt; Southern Trinity; Northwestern and Central Trinity
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA
Sender: