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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA

511 PM PDT Sun May 3 2026

 

CAZ323-040045-

Yosemite NP outside of the valley CA-

511 PM PDT Sun May 3 2026



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN TUOLUMNE COUNTY

THROUGH 545 PM PDT...



At 511 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15

miles southeast of Pinecrest, or 18 miles south of Sonora Pass,

moving northwest at 10 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 northwestern

Tuolumne County.



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 3808 11964 3801 11971 3807 11986 3808 11985

      3809 11983 3810 11973 3813 11970

TIME...MOT...LOC 0011Z 131DEG 8KT 3807 11974 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH



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