< California Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/03/2026 10:08

California Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/03/2026 10:08

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 10:08AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 3, 2026 - 10:08am
Expires: 
May 3, 2026 - 10:30am
Description: 
At 1008 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Westhaven-Moonstone, or 13 miles north of Arcata, moving northwest at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 mph and pea 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... Trinidad, Westhaven-Moonstone, McKinleyville and Arcata Arpt.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Northern Coastal Humboldt; Northeastern Interior Humboldt
Forcast Office: 
NWS Eureka CA