Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 6:51PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 15, 2024 - 6:51pm
Expires:
September 15, 2024 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 651 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Chrome, or 9 miles north of Elk Creek, moving
northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 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...
Elk Creek, Flournoy, Newville, Paskenta, Fruto, Chrome, Stoney Gorge
Reservoir, Black Butte Dam, Black Butte Summit, and Black Butte Lake.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Northern Sacramento Valley; Central Sacramento Valley; Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County
Forcast Office:
NWS Sacramento CA