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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA
530 PM PDT Fri Aug 2 2024
 

CAZ322-330-331-030100-
South End of the Lower Sierra CA-Sequoia NP CA-
South End of the Upper Sierra CA-
530 PM PDT Fri Aug 2 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL TULARE COUNTY
THROUGH 600 PM PDT...

At 530 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 23
miles west of Cartago, or 24 miles west of Olancha, moving northwest
at 20 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...
Quinn Patrol Cabin and Wet Meadows.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 3624 11828 3610 11838 3622 11869 3641 11854
TIME...MOT...LOC 0030Z 120DEG 18KT 3620 11842 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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