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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA

810 PM PDT Sun May 3 2026

 

CAZ318-323-325-326-040345-

San Joaquin River Canyon CA-Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra CA-

Yosemite NP outside of the valley CA-Upper San Joaquin River CA-

810 PM PDT Sun May 3 2026



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN MADERA AND NORTH

CENTRAL FRESNO COUNTIES THROUGH 845 PM PDT...



At 810 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 20

miles east of Yosemite South Entrance, moving west at 10 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...

Chilkoot Meadow, Graveyard Meadow, and Minarets.



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 3744 11918 3735 11923 3742 11955 3759 11946

TIME...MOT...LOC 0310Z 111DEG 9KT 3741 11929 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH



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