Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Humboldt County, California
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NOAA issued it on April 9, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for northeastern Humboldt County until 1:30 PM PDT, featuring 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail that could cause damage.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Humboldt County, California
- Issued
- April 9, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Eureka CA
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Humboldt County, California.
Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Eureka CA. It is effective from 12:39 PM PDT on April 9, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects northeastern Humboldt County in northwestern California, including the location of Orleans.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Additionally, avoid driving through flooded roadways due to torrential rainfall.
Expected Conditions
The storm includes 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail, which may cause hail damage to vehicles and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 12:39 PM PDT on April 9, 2026, and expires at 1:30 PM PDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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