Special Weather Statement California | Effective 04/08/2026 13:59

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 8 at 1:59PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 8, 2026 - 1:59pm
Expires: 
April 8, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 159 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms over Hayfork, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 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... Hayfork, Helena, Big Bar and Junction City.
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. Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.
Area Description: 
Northern Trinity; Southern Trinity
Forcast Office: 
NWS Eureka CA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov