Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 1:15PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2025 - 1:15pm
Expires:
June 1, 2025 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 115 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Onion Valley Campground, or 15 miles southwest of
Independence, moving north at 5 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...
Charlotte Lake, Tyndall Creek Ranger Station, Charlotte Lakes Ranger
Station, and Upper Tyndall Creek.
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:
Kings Canyon NP; Sequoia NP
Forcast Office:
NWS Hanford CA