Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 4:35AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2024 - 4:35am
Expires:
September 19, 2024 - 5:15am
Description:
At 435 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of San Lucas, or 25 miles east of Arroyo Seco, moving
northwest at 40 mph.
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...
Soledad, Greenfield, King City, and San Lucas.
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:
Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio; Mountains Of San Benito County And Interior Monterey County Including Pinnacles National Park; Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS San Francisco CA