Yosemite Valley and nearby areas are under a short-term weather alert for strong thunderstorms, expected to bring wind gusts up to 40 mph and frequent lightning. The National Weather Service (NWS) indicates a thunderstorm currently moving southwest may intensify. Residents are urged to seek shelter indoors and monitor local media for updates. With lightning being a serious risk during storms, safety tips highlight the importance of having a lightning safety plan, including monitoring the sky for signs of storms and taking shelter at the first sound of thunder.
Residents are advised to seek shelter due to strong thunderstorms forecasted for Yosemite Valley and surrounding areas, with warnings of gusty winds and deadly lightning.
The NWS cautions that lightning poses a significant threat during thunderstorms, striking approximately 25 million times a year in the U.S., leading to about 20 fatalities annually.
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