Special Weather Statement for Fresno-Clovis; Visalia - Porterville - Reedley; Fresno-Tulare Foothills +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Fresno-Clovis, Fresno-Tulare Foothills, Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra, Visalia - Porterville - Reedley
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 1131 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northeast of Sanger, or 14 miles east of Clovis, moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor...
What the bulletin says to do
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. 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. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 1131 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northeast of Sanger, or 14 miles east of Clovis, moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Fancher Creek, Hurley and Auberry.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued October 21 at 11:31AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Hanford CA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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