Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 4:39PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

**Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 4:39PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA**

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

**What You Should Do:**

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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Eureka CA

- **Effective:** Sep 16, 2026 4:39 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 16, 2026 5:15 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*