Special Weather Statement for Merced - Madera - Mendota; Planada - Le Grand - Snelling; Fresno-Clovis +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Fresno-Clovis, Fresno-Tulare Foothills, Mariposa Madera Foothills, Merced - Madera - Mendota, Planada - Le Grand - Snelling
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 1031 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Clovis, moving northwest 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....
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 1031 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Clovis, moving northwest 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... Fresno, Clovis, Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos, Friant and Millerton Lake.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued October 21 at 10:31AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Official revision
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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