Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 6:22PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 2, 2026 - 6:22pm
Expires:
May 2, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 622 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles east of Gasquet, or 18 miles east of Jedediah Smith State Park,
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...
Gasquet.
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:
Interior Del Norte
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA
Sender: