Special Weather Statement California | Effective 04/09/2026 13:20

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 9 at 1:20PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 9, 2026 - 1:20pm
Expires: 
April 9, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 120 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles south of Douglas City, or 13 miles southeast of Hayfork, moving north at 15 mph. HAZARD...Pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Hayfork and Douglas City.
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 Trinity; Southern Trinity
Forcast Office: 
NWS Eureka CA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov