Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 3:45PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 3:45pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 345 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles west of Tioga Pass, or 18 miles west of Lee Vining, moving west
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...
Tuolumne High Sierra Camp, Tuolumne Meadows, Glen Aulin High Sierra
Camp, Dana Meadows, May Lake High Sierra Camp, Tuolumne Meadows
Visitor Center, Snow Flat, Yosemite Creek Campground, Tenaya Lake,
and Tuolumne Meadows Campground.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Hanford CA
Sender: