Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 7:03PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

**Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 7:03PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA**

At 703 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pepperwood, or over Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park, moving west at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

Locations impacted include... Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park, Rio Dell, Pepperwood, Carlotta, Scotia, Shively and Hydesville.

HWY 36

**What You Should Do:**

Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.

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 7:03 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 16, 2026 7:30 PM UTC

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