Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 10:39PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2024 - 10:39pm
Expires:
September 19, 2024 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 1039 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles west of Bodfish, or 25 miles northeast of Bakersfield, moving
northwest at 15 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...
Glennville.
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:
Southeast San Joaquin Valley; South End Sierra Foothills; South End of the Lower Sierra; South End of the Upper Sierra
Forcast Office:
NWS Hanford CA