An updated weather alert for strong thunderstorms is in effect from 12:16 p.m. until 12:45 p.m. for Yosemite, Yosemite Valley and the Upper San Joaquin River. Doppler radar tracked a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Yosemite Valley, moving north at 5 mph, with anticipated pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and possible minor vegetation damage. The alert lists multiple camps, ranger stations and Tuolumne Meadows locations as impacted. Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring, and lightning can strike up to 10 miles away. Outdoor individuals are advised to seek shelter inside a building or vehicle and follow lightning safety plans.
Yosemite, Yosemite Valley and Upper San Joaquin River are the focus of an updated weather alert for strong thunderstorms issued at 12:16 p.m. on Sunday by the National Weather Service. The alert is in effect until 12:45 p.m. At 12:16 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Yosemite Valley, or 19 miles northeast of Yosemite South Entrance, moving north at 5 mph, the NWS Hanford CA said.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. Shielding yourself from approaching lightning: Expert safety guidelines Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times, mostly during the summer. It claims the lives of about 20 people annually, according to the NWS.
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