Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 8 at 3:30PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 8, 2026 - 3:30pm
Expires:
April 8, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 330 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ruth, or 22 miles southwest of Hayfork, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Forest Glen and Ruth.
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.
Area Description:
Southern Trinity
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov