< California Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/02/2026 17:45

California Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/02/2026 17:45

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 5:45PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 2, 2026 - 5:45pm
Expires: 
May 2, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 544 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southwest of Hoopa, moving northwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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.
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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Eureka CA