Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 8 at 2:20PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 8, 2026 - 2:20pm
Expires:
April 8, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 220 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pepperwood, or 5 miles west of Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park,
moving northeast at 20 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...
Carlotta and Pepperwood.
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 Humboldt Coast; Southern Humboldt Interior
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov