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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA
423 PM PDT Fri Apr 10 2026

CAZ319-321-322-331-110000-
South End of the Lower Sierra CA-South End Sierra Foothills CA-
Fresno-Tulare Foothills CA-South End of the Upper Sierra CA-
423 PM PDT Fri Apr 10 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL TULARE COUNTY THROUGH
500 PM PDT...

At 423 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles east of East Porterville, or 15 miles east of Porterville,
moving northeast at 15 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...
Springville and Oak Opening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 3602 11875 3608 11887 3626 11874 3618 11859
TIME...MOT...LOC 2323Z 210DEG 14KT 3610 11876

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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