Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Eureka, CA
Issued by NWS Eureka, CA
494 WWUS86 KEKA 172323 SPSEKA Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Eureka CA 423 PM PDT Thu Sep 17 2026 CAZ108-180000- Southern Trinity CA- 423 PM PDT Thu Sep 17 2026 ...AN AREA OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN TRINITY COUNTY UNTIL 5 PM PDT... At 423 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms near Forest Glen, or 16 miles southwest of Hayfork, moving south 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 PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && LAT...LON 4048 12349 4049 12324 4015 12318 4014 12349 TIME...MOT...LOC 2322Z 355DEG 9KT 4042 12336 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH $$ EYS