Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Area Near Covelo in Mendocino County
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 6:15 PM PDT for North Central Mendocino County and Southern Trinity County.
The weather record, at a glance
- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern California
- Issued
- September 17, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Eureka CA
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Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning effective from 5:30 PM PDT to 6:15 PM PDT on September 16, 2026.
Affected Areas
North Central Mendocino County and Southern Trinity County in northwestern California, mainly rural areas. The storm was located 15 miles northwest of Covelo at 5:30 PM PDT.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows.
Expected Conditions
Quarter size hail and wind gusts up to 50 MPH. The storm is moving southwest at 10 mph. Damage to vegetation is expected.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 5:30 PM PDT until 6:15 PM PDT on September 16, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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