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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA
314 PM PDT Sat Apr 26 2025
 

CAZ302-303-317-262245-
Merced - Madera - Mendota CA-Mariposa Madera Foothills CA-Planada -
Le Grand - Snelling CA-
314 PM PDT Sat Apr 26 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN MARIPOSA...WEST
CENTRAL MADERA AND EAST CENTRAL MERCED COUNTIES THROUGH 345 PM PDT...

At 313 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles north of Chowchilla, or 12 miles east of Merced. This
thunderstorm was nearly stationary.

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...
Planada, Le Grand, and Merced.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and report your sighting to the
National Weather Service.

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 3717 12009 3714 12034 3734 12046 3742 12014
TIME...MOT...LOC 2213Z 163DEG 4KT 3726 12026 

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

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