California Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/18/2026 14:40
At 240 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southeast of Yosemite Valley, or 14 miles northeast of Yosemite
South Entrance. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
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...
Merced Lake High Sierra Camp, Little Yosemite Valley Ranger Station,