"Yosemite, San Joaquin River Canyon and Upper San Joaquin River are included in a weather alert for strong thunderstorms by the National Weather Service on Friday at 2:01 p.m. The alert is in effect until 2:30 p.m. The storms are foreseen to bring pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). At 2:01 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 15 miles east of Yosemite South Entrance, moving south at 5 mph, according to the NWS Hanford CA."
"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."
NWS Hanford CA issued a short-duration warning for strong thunderstorms affecting Yosemite, San Joaquin River Canyon and Upper San Joaquin River until 2:30 p.m. Storms are expected to produce pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) with potential minor vegetation damage. At 2:01 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 15 miles east of Yosemite South Entrance moving south at 5 mph. Impacted locations include Nature Point, Clover Meadow Wilderness Office, Minarets and Graveyard Meadow. Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring, and lightning can strike up to 10 miles from storms. Outdoor shelter and indoor safety measures are advised, and monitoring of local media for updates is recommended.
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