{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.e2b7c04c895721141bef4b5254772c2bc4f8d40d.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 3:47PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-16","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.e2b7c04c895721141bef4b5254772c2bc4f8d40d.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Eureka CA"},"word_count":159,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 3:47PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Southern Trinity\n**Issued by:** NWS Eureka CA\n**Sent:** 2026-09-16T15:47:00-07:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-16T15:47:00-07:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-16T16:15:00-07:00\n\n## Description\nAt 347 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong\nthunderstorms 19 miles southeast of Ruth, or 22 miles north of\nCovelo, moving northwest at 10 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Pea size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nMainly rural areas of South Central Trinity County.\n\n## Instructions\nMonitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening\nweather conditions.\n\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nThis storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio\nstations and available television stations for additional information\nand possible warnings from the National Weather Service.\n\nFrequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.\nLightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe\nshelter inside a building or vehicle."}