"Santa Cruz Mountains, Santa Clara Valley Including San Jose, Northern Monterey Bay, Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast are included in an updated report for strong thunderstorms by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 1:55 p.m. The alert is in effect until 2:30 p.m. The storms are packing pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). At 1:55 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Prunedale, or 9 miles north of Salinas, moving northeast at 25 mph,"
"To ensure your safety during a thunderstorm, consider the following recommendations: Lightning safety plan: When venturing outdoors, it's vital to establish a clear plan for seeking shelter in case of lightning. Monitor the sky for threatening signs and listen for the sound of thunder. If thunder is audible, it's an indication that lightning is nearby. Seek shelter promptly in a safe location, preferably indoors."
The National Weather Service issued a strong thunderstorm alert covering the Santa Cruz Mountains, Santa Clara Valley (including San Jose), parts of Monterey Bay, Salinas/Hollister valleys, Carmel Valley and the Big Sur Coast, effective until 2:30 p.m. Storms are producing pea-sized hail and a severe cell tracked near Prunedale moving northeast at 25 mph, with gusty winds capable of knocking down tree limbs and damaging outdoor objects. Torrential rainfall may lead to flash flooding; motorists should not drive through flooded roadways. Lightning is frequent during summer storms, so establish a safety plan and seek indoor shelter when thunder is heard.
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