Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 11:06PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2024 - 11:06pm
Expires:
September 19, 2024 - 11:30pm
Description:
At 1105 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Onyx, or 32 miles west of Ridgecrest, moving northwest at 15 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...
Onyx.
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:
South End of the Upper Sierra; Kern River Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Hanford CA