Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 4:39PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 4:39pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 439 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms 16 miles southeast of Ruth, or 24 miles north of
Covelo, moving northwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Ruth, Forest Glen and Zenia.
HWY 36
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Southeastern Interior Humboldt; Southern Trinity; Northeastern Interior Mendocino
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov