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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA

533 PM PDT Sun May 3 2026

 

CAZ328-040100-

Kings Canyon NP CA-

533 PM PDT Sun May 3 2026



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL FRESNO COUNTY

THROUGH 600 PM PDT...



At 533 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11

miles southwest of Big Pine Creek Campground, or 12 miles south of

South Lake. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.



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...

Le Conte Canyon Ranger Station.



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 3696 11860 3713 11875 3715 11866 3714 11865

      3714 11860 3712 11857 3699 11852

TIME...MOT...LOC 0033Z 155DEG 3KT 3700 11857 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH



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