Special Weather Statement for Joshua Tree NP East; Chiriaco Summit
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Chiriaco Summit, Joshua Tree NP East
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- Moderate
- Official urgency
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- Observed
What is happening
At 519 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northwest of Eagle Mtn, or 19 miles northwest of Desert Center. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 519 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northwest of Eagle Mtn, or 19 miles northwest of Desert Center. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 5:19PM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Phoenix AZ. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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