Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 7:12AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2025 - 7:12am
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 7:45am
Description:
At 711 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Smith Station, or 24 miles southeast of Sonora, moving north at 25
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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central
Mariposa and southwestern Tuolumne Counties.
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 Foothills; Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra
Forcast Office:
NWS Hanford CA