Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2026 - 2:00pm
Expires:
May 3, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 200 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park, moving northwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park, Fortuna, Rio Dell, Carlotta,
Pepperwood, Scotia, Bridgeville, Ferndale, Hydesville, Shively,
Rohnerville and Fernbridge.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
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:
Northern Coastal Humboldt; Southwestern Humboldt; Southeastern Interior Humboldt
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA
Sender: