Thunderstorms Possible in Mariposa County, Oakhurst and Yosemite National Park Today
May 25, 2019 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a few strong thunderstorms are possible in the Southern Sierra Nevada, adjacent foothills, Kern County mountains, and eastern portion of the San Joaquin Valley Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening.
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