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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA

356 PM PDT Wed Jul 2 2025

 

CAZ328-330-022330-

Kings Canyon NP CA-Sequoia NP CA-

356 PM PDT Wed Jul 2 2025



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN TULARE AND EASTERN

FRESNO COUNTIES THROUGH 430 PM PDT...



At 356 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15

miles southwest of Onion Valley Campground, or 23 miles southwest of

Independence. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.



HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...

Roaring River Ranger Station and Pear Lake Ranger Station.



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 3678 11870 3680 11850 3660 11845 3657 11869

TIME...MOT...LOC 2256Z 353DEG 4KT 3668 11859 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH



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