Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 9:02PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 9:02pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
At 901 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Meadow Lake, or 8 miles northwest of Soda Springs, moving northwest
at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Meadow Lake.
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 Sierra-Nevada-Placer Counties Above 5000 ft Including Interstate 80
Forcast Office:
NWS Sacramento CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov