Special Weather Statement 05/04/2025 13:08 for California areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 1:08PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 4, 2025 - 1:08pm
Expires: 
May 4, 2025 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 107 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southwest of California City, or 32 miles northeast of Lancaster, moving south at 20 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... Edwards AFB, North Edwards, and Mojave.
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. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Mojave Desert Slopes; Mojave Desert
Forcast Office: 
NWS Hanford CA