Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 9 at 5:01PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 9, 2026 - 5:01pm
Expires:
April 9, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 501 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles southwest of Firebaugh, or 33 miles west of Madera, moving
northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Firebaugh, South Dos Palos, and Dos Palos.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
West Side Mountains north of 198; Los Banos - Dos Palos; Merced - Madera - Mendota
Forcast Office:
NWS Hanford CA
Sender: