Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 7:15PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 7:15pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 714 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Somes Bar to 7 miles north of Helena.
Movement was southwest at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Hoopa, Willow Creek, Orleans, Weaverville, Hayfork, Salyer, Burnt
Ranch, Weitchpec, Big Bar, Hyampom, Denny, Helena, and Del Loma.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Interior Del Norte; Northern Coastal Humboldt; Northeastern Interior Humboldt; Southeastern Interior Humboldt; Southern Trinity; Northwestern and Central Trinity; Northeastern Trinity
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA
Sender: