Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 3:10PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 14, 2026 - 3:10pm
Expires:
June 14, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 310 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Tioga Pass, or 11 miles southwest of Lee Vining.
These storms were nearly stationary.
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...
Vogelsang High Sierra Camp, Tuolumne High Sierra Camp, Tuolumne
Meadows, Glen Aulin High Sierra Camp, Porcupine Flat Campground, Dana
Meadows, May Lake High Sierra Camp, Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center,
Snow Flat, Tenaya Lake, and Tuolumne Meadows Campground.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Yosemite NP outside of the valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Hanford CA
Sender: