California Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/16/2026 18:32

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 6:32PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 16, 2026 - 6:32pm
Expires: 
September 16, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
At 632 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms 9 miles northwest of Dinsmore, or 14 miles northeast of Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park, moving northwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...Pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Mainly rural areas of East Central Humboldt County. HWY 36
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: 
Northeastern Interior Humboldt; Southeastern Interior Humboldt
Forcast Office: 
NWS Eureka CA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov