"Carquinez Strait and Delta, Southern Sacramento Valley and Northern San Joaquin Valley are included in an updated weather alert for strong thunderstorms by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 3:49 p.m. The alert is in effect until 4:15 p.m. Wind gusts of up to 30 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are likely. At 3:49 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Galt to 7 miles southwest of Country Club."
"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:"
An updated weather alert covers Carquinez Strait and Delta, southern Sacramento Valley, and northern San Joaquin Valley for strong thunderstorms through 4:15 p.m., with wind gusts up to 30 mph and pea-sized hail likely. Doppler radar tracked a cluster moving north at 25 mph from near Galt toward southwest of Country Club. Gusty winds can topple tree limbs, displace unsecured objects, and cause minor hail damage to vegetation. Numerous communities including Stockton, Elk Grove, Lodi, and others are affected. If outdoors, seek indoor shelter and implement a lightning safety plan to reduce risk.
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