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

CAZ309-313-314-316-262145-
Buena Vista CA-Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5 CA-Bakersfield CA-
South End San Joaquin Valley CA-
213 PM PDT Sat Apr 26 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL KERN COUNTY THROUGH 245
PM PDT...

At 213 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Tupman, or 15 miles west of Bakersfield, moving northeast at 15 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...
Bakersfield, Tupman, and Rosedale.

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 3517 11926 3529 11936 3543 11907 3529 11898
TIME...MOT...LOC 2113Z 237DEG 11KT 3527 11927 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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