Special Weather Statement for Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra; San Joaquin River Canyon; Upper San Joaquin River
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What is happening
At 954 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles east of Oakhurst, or 19 miles southeast of Yosemite South Entrance, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 954 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles east of Oakhurst, or 19 miles southeast of Yosemite South Entrance, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Nature Point and Minarets.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 12 at 9:54AM 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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