Madera, CA 93639 Weather Alerts

Madera County1:54 PM PDT36.96°N, 120.06°W

Special Weather Statement

Moderate · Expected

Until 2:00 PM Thu·Issued 1:35 PM Thu Oct 22·NWS Hanford CA

Special Weather Statement issued October 22 at 1:35PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Details

At 135 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southwest of Mendota, or 32 miles southwest of Madera, moving northeast at 15 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... Mendota, Firebaugh, Cantua Creek, San Joaquin and Panoche Road.

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.

Areas: West Side Mountains north of 198; Los Banos - Dos Palos; Merced - Madera - Mendota; West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties; Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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