Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 6:24PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2026 - 6:24pm
Expires:
May 3, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 624 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles east of Smith River, or 12 miles north of Jedediah Smith State
Park, moving southwest at 15 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...
Crescent City, Jedediah Smith State Park, Smith River and Fort
Dick.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
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:
Coastal Del Norte; Interior Del Norte
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA
Sender: