"Sonoma Coastal Range, North Bay Interior Mountains and North Bay Interior Valleys are included in a report for strong thunderstorms by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 7:08 a.m. The alert is in effect until 7:45 a.m. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are expected. At 7:08 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 10 miles south of Cloverdale, or 24 miles northwest of Santa Rosa, moving northeast at 30 mph, according to the NWS San Francisco CA."
"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. The risk of lightning-related incidents escalates as thunderstorms draw near, reaching its peak when the storm directly looms overhead. However, it gradually recedes as the tempest moves To guarantee your safety in the midst of a thunderstorm, take into account the following recommendations:"
"Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. The alert is for Cloverdale. According to the NWS, Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. 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."
Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Cloverdale moving northeast at 30 mph, prompting an alert for Sonoma Coastal Range, North Bay Interior Mountains and North Bay Interior Valleys from 7:08 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. Expect wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow unsecured objects, causing minor damage to outdoor items. Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring and lightning can strike up to 10 miles from the storm. Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year and causes about 20 deaths annually. Seek safe shelter indoors or in a vehicle; avoid corded phones, electrical appliances and plumbing fixtures.
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