Special Weather Statement
Moderate · ExpectedUntil 12:00 PM Wed·Issued 11:31 AM Wed Oct 21·NWS Hanford CA
Special Weather Statement issued October 21 at 11:31AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Details
At 1131 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northeast of Sanger, or 14 miles east of Clovis, moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include... Fancher Creek, Hurley and Auberry.
What to do
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
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.
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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Areas: Fresno-Clovis; Visalia - Porterville - Reedley; Fresno-Tulare Foothills; Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra