Special Weather Statement for Merced - Madera - Mendota
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What you need to know
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- Merced - Madera - Mendota
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What is happening
At 728 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles south of Hilmar-Irwin, or 15 miles southwest of Atwater, moving northeast at 15 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...
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. 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 728 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles south of Hilmar-Irwin, or 15 miles southwest of Atwater, moving northeast at 15 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... Livingston, Hilmar-Irwin and Delhi.
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Special Weather Statement issued October 31 at 7:28PM 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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