Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Colusa and Sutter Counties in California

Weather Alerts high NOAA · · Northern California

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Colusa and Sutter Counties in California until 6:15 PM PDT, with quarter-sized hail and wind gusts up to 50 MPH expected.

Alert Details

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Sacramento CA. This alert is effective from 5:37 PM PDT on April 8, 2026, until 6:15 PM PDT on the same day.

Affected Areas

The warning affects Colusa, CA, and Sutter, CA, including specific locations such as Colusa, College City, Sycamore, Colusa National Wildlife, Meridian, Sutter, Williams, and Arbuckle.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building to shelter from the severe weather.

Expected Conditions

The storm is expected to produce quarter-sized hail (1.00 inch) and wind gusts up to 50 MPH. It is moving northeast at 10 MPH, with potential damage to vehicles from the hail.

Timeline

The alert is effective from 5:37 PM PDT on April 8, 2026, and will expire at 6:15 PM PDT on April 8, 2026.

Source: NOAA Official Notice

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this weather alerts alert about?
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Colusa and Sutter Counties in California until 6:15 PM PDT, with quarter-sized hail and wind gusts up to 50 MPH expected.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Northern California. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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