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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA
116 PM PDT Sun Jun 1 2025
 

CAZ322-330-331-012045-
South End of the Lower Sierra CA-Sequoia NP CA-
South End of the Upper Sierra CA-
116 PM PDT Sun Jun 1 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL TULARE COUNTY THROUGH
145 PM PDT...

At 116 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 22
miles west of Cartago, or 23 miles west of Olancha, moving west at 5
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...
Quinn Patrol Cabin, Kern Canyon Ranger Station, and Wet Meadows.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 3636 11839 3622 11836 3614 11861 3635 11862
TIME...MOT...LOC 2016Z 080DEG 5KT 3626 11843 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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