Prepare for pea-sized hail with thunderstorms in Carquinez Strait and Delta and Southern Sacramento Valley Wednesday
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Prepare for pea-sized hail with thunderstorms in Carquinez Strait and Delta and Southern Sacramento Valley Wednesday
"Carquinez Strait and Delta and Southern Sacramento Valley are under a weather alert for strong thunderstorms by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 3:55 p.m. The alert is in effect until 4:45 p.m. Anticipate pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 30 mph. At 3:54 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Pleasant Grove to near Freeport. Movement was north at 40 mph, according to the NWS Sacramento CA."
"Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted by the alert include Sacramento, Elk Grove, Davis, West Sacramento, Paintersville, Franklin, Laguna, La Riviera, Rosemont, Laguna West-Lakeside, Elverta, Arco Arena, Rio Linda, Vineyard, Florin, Freeport, Parkway-South Sacramento, North Highlands, Raley Field and El Macero. The NWS said, If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building."
A weather alert for strong thunderstorms covers the Carquinez Strait, Delta and southern Sacramento Valley from 3:55 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Expect pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts up to 30 mph, with storms tracked moving north near 40 mph. Gusty winds may knock down tree limbs and blow unsecured objects, and minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Torrential rainfall accompanying the storms may cause localized flooding; motorists should not drive through flooded roadways. Numerous communities including Sacramento, Elk Grove, Davis and West Sacramento are impacted. If outdoors, seek indoor shelter and follow lightning safety guidance.
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