Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 2:18AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2024 - 2:18am
Expires:
September 19, 2024 - 2:45am
Description:
At 217 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles northeast of Yosemite Valley, or 20 miles southwest of Twin
Lakes, moving north at 20 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...
Paradise Meadow, May Lake High Sierra Camp, Sunrise High Sierra Camp,
Snow Flat, and Tenaya Lake.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Yosemite NP outside of the valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Hanford CA