Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 21 at 1:48PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 1:48pm
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 147 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Kerman, or 13 miles south of Madera, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Fresno, Madera, Kerman, Madera Acres, Parkwood, Parksdale, Biola, and
Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Merced - Madera - Mendota; Planada - Le Grand - Snelling; Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma; Fresno-Clovis
Forcast Office:
NWS Hanford CA
Sender: