Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 3:13PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 3:13pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 313 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 11 miles east of Yosemite Valley, or 17 miles west of
June Lake. These storms were 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...
Tioga Pass, Merced Lake High Sierra Camp, Sunrise High Sierra Camp,
Tuolumne Meadows, Merced Lake Ranger Station, Morraine Dome
Campground, May Lake High Sierra Camp, Snow Flat, Vogelsang High
Sierra Camp, Tuolumne High Sierra Camp, Glen Aulin High Sierra Camp,
Dana Meadows, Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center, Tenaya Lake, Tuolumne
Meadows Campground, and Little Yosemite Valley Ranger Station.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Yosemite NP outside of the valley; Upper San Joaquin River
Forcast Office:
NWS Hanford CA
Sender: