Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 5:36PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 5:36pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 536 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms extending from 9 miles northwest of Alderpoint to 9
miles north of Dinsmore, or extending from 15 miles northeast of
Garberville to 18 miles south of Willow Creek, moving west at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Dinsmore, Bridgeville and Blocksburg.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov