Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 7:01PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 7:01pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 659 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Kyburz, or 13 miles west of Kirkwood, moving north at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 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...
Kyburz.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
Area Description:
Sierra Nevada of El Dorado and Amador Counties Between 3000-5000 ft Including Highway 50; Sierra Nevada of El Dorado-Amador-Northern Alpine Counties Above 5000 ft Including Highway 50
Forcast Office:
NWS Sacramento CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov