Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 21 at 3:10PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 3:10pm
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 310 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles west of Firebaugh, or 30 miles west of Madera, moving northeast
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...
Firebaugh.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Los Banos - Dos Palos; Merced - Madera - Mendota
Forcast Office:
NWS Hanford CA
Sender: