Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 5:33AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2024 - 5:33am
Expires:
September 19, 2024 - 6:15am
Description:
At 533 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Soledad to San Lucas. Movement was
northwest at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, lightning, 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...
Arroyo Seco, Soledad, Greenfield, King City, Gonzales, Carmel Valley
Village, Sycamore Flat, Bradley, San Ardo, San Clemente Dam, and San
Lucas.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
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; Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest; 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