Special Weather Statement 05/04/2025 13:43 for California areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 1:43PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 4, 2025 - 1:43pm
Expires: 
May 4, 2025 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 142 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles northwest of Edwards AFB, or 25 miles north of Lancaster, moving southwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... Mojave and Edwards AFB.
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