Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 10 at 2:44PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 10, 2026 - 2:44pm
Expires:
April 10, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 244 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mendota, or 27 miles southwest of Madera, moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Mendota, Firebaugh, South Dos Palos, Dos Palos, and Panoche Road.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and report your sighting to 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.
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.
Area Description:
Los Banos - Dos Palos; Merced - Madera - Mendota
Forcast Office:
NWS Hanford CA
Sender: