Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 10:34AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2025 - 10:34am
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 11:00am
Description:
At 1033 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Reedley, or 18 miles southeast of Clovis, moving north 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...
Reedley, Parlier, and Sanger.
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:
Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma; Fresno-Clovis; Visalia - Porterville - Reedley; Fresno-Tulare Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Hanford CA