Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 9 at 8:14PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 9, 2026 - 8:14pm
Expires:
April 9, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 814 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles west of Chowchilla, or 12 miles southeast of Merced, moving
north 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...
Merced and Planada.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Merced - Madera - Mendota; Planada - Le Grand - Snelling
Forcast Office:
NWS Hanford CA
Sender: