Special Weather Statement 04/26/2025 14:51 for California areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 2:51PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 26, 2025 - 2:51pm
Expires: 
April 26, 2025 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 250 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles southeast of Ducor, or 19 miles east of Delano, moving northeast 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central Kern and south central Tulare Counties.
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. 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.
Area Description: 
Southeast San Joaquin Valley; South End Sierra Foothills; South End of the Lower Sierra
Forcast Office: 
NWS Hanford CA