Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 3:53PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 3:53pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 350 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21
miles southwest of Whitney Portal Campground, or 27 miles southwest
of Lone Pine. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Kern Canyon Ranger Station, Wet Meadows, and Quinn Patrol Cabin.
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:
Sequoia NP; South End of the Upper Sierra
Forcast Office:
NWS Hanford CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov