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Thunderstorms are possible in Merced, Mariposa, Oakhurst, and Yosemite National Park

March 25, 2019 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a few strong thunderstorms are possible Wednesday ahead of and along a cold front.

Funnel clouds, small hail, and wind gusts near 40 miles per hour are some of the hazards associated with strong thunderstorms.

In addition to dangerous cloud to ground lightning strikes, any thunderstorm can produce intense rainfall rates, leading to localized flooding.
Source: NWS