"The storms are anticipated to bring pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 30 mph. At 12:25 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Stockton to Angels Camp. Movement was northwest at 35 mph, says the NWS Sacramento CA. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects."
"If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. Preparing for impending lightning strikes: Expert safety recommendations Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year, mostly during the summer. Lightning claims the lives of about 20 people annually, according to the NWS."
Strong thunderstorms are producing pea-sized hail (0.25 inches), wind gusts up to 30 mph, and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning. Doppler radar tracked a cluster of storms moving northwest at 35 mph along a line from Stockton to Angels Camp. Gusty winds may knock down tree limbs and blow unsecured objects, with minor hail damage to vegetation possible. The alert covers many communities including Stockton, Modesto, Lodi, Oakdale, and others. If outdoors, seek shelter inside a building or vehicle. Lightning can strike up to 10 miles from a thunderstorm. Implement a lightning safety plan and monitor conditions closely.
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