Special Weather Statement California | Effective 04/09/2026 12:04

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 9 at 12:04PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 9, 2026 - 12:04pm
Expires: 
April 9, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description: 
At 1204 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles east of Hoopa, moving north 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... Hoopa and Weitchpec.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. 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 Humboldt Interior; Northern Trinity
Forcast Office: 
NWS Eureka CA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov