Special Weather Statement 12/24/2024 09:56 for California areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 24 at 9:56AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 24, 2024 - 9:56am
Expires: 
December 24, 2024 - 10:30am
Description: 
At 955 AM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Trinidad, or 12 miles northwest of Arcata, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 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, Arcata Arpt, and Fieldbrook.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Northern Humboldt Coast; Northern Humboldt Interior
Forcast Office: 
NWS Eureka CA