Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 21 at 12:16PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 12:16pm
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 1216 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles northwest of Chowchilla to 8 miles
southwest of Mendota. Movement was northeast at 15 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...
Chowchilla, Mendota, Firebaugh, Le Grand, and Panoche Road.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
West Side Mountains north of 198; Los Banos - Dos Palos; Merced - Madera - Mendota; Planada - Le Grand - Snelling; West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties; Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma; Mariposa Madera Foothills; Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra
Forcast Office:
NWS Hanford CA
Sender: