Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 12:56PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2024 - 12:56pm
Expires:
September 19, 2024 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 1255 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Yosemite National, or 19 miles north of Yosemite South Entrance. This
thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
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...
Yosemite Valley, Tamarack Flat Campground, Porcupine Flat Campground,
White Wolf Campground, May Lake High Sierra Camp, Camp 4 Campground,
Snow Flat, Rancheria Falls Wilderness Campground, Hodgdon Meadow
Campground, Gin Flat, Yosemite Valley Vistor Center, Yosemite Creek
Campground, and Big Oak Information Station.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Yosemite NP outside of the valley; Yosemite Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Hanford CA