Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 3:30PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 3:30pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 329 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Yosemite South Entrance, moving southwest at 15 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...
Yosemite South Entrance, Chilkoot Meadow, Fish Camp, Poison Ridge,
Buck Camp Ranger Station, and Mariposa Grove.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra; Yosemite NP outside of the valley; Upper San Joaquin River
Forcast Office:
NWS Hanford CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov