An updated strong thunderstorm report affected Yosemite beginning at 7:22 a.m., with the alert in effect until 8 a.m. Doppler radar showed a storm 9 miles southeast of La Grange or 22 miles northeast of Merced moving south at 10 mph. The storms may produce pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and cause minor hail damage to vegetation. Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring, and lightning can strike up to 10 miles from the storm. Impacted locations include Yosemite South Entrance, Mariposa, Wawona, Lake McClure, and nearby areas. The NWS advises seeking shelter inside a building or vehicle and establishing a lightning safety plan.
Yosemite was placed under an updated report for strong thunderstorms by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 7:22 a.m. The alert is in effect until 8 a.m. The storms may bring pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). At 7:22 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southeast of La Grange, or 22 miles northeast of Merced, moving south at 10 mph, according to the NWS Hanford CA. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
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:
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