Special Weather Statement for Joshua Tree NP West
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Joshua Tree NP West
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- Official severity
- Moderate
- Official urgency
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What is happening
At 311 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Twentynine Palms. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 311 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Twentynine Palms. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 6 at 3:11PM 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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