Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 4:02AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2024 - 4:02am
Expires:
September 19, 2024 - 4:30am
Description:
At 402 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sanger, or 13 miles southeast of Clovis, moving northwest 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...
Fresno, Clovis, Sanger, and Reedley.
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.
Area Description:
Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma; Fresno-Clovis; Visalia - Porterville - Reedley; Fresno-Tulare Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Hanford CA