Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 10 at 3:32PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 10, 2026 - 3:32pm
Expires:
April 10, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 332 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Oakhurst to 7 miles west of Chowchilla.
Movement was north at 25 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...
Merced, Yosemite South Entrance, Chowchilla, Oakhurst, Yosemite
Lakes, Bootjack, Mariposa, Planada, Le Grand, Batterson, Merced Lake
Ranger Station, Crane Valley Reservoir, Bass Lake Ranger District,
Chilkoot Meadow, Fish Camp, Catheys Valley, Ostrander Lake,
Coarsegold, Jerseydale, and Metcalf Gap.
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 these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms 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:
Merced - Madera - Mendota; Planada - Le Grand - Snelling; Mariposa Madera Foothills; Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra; Yosemite NP outside of the valley; San Joaquin River Canyon; Upper San Joaquin River
Forcast Office:
NWS Hanford CA
Sender: