Storm clouds over Mariposa County
Sierra Sun Times file photo
June 17, 2019 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office has issued a Special Weather Statement for East Central Mariposa County and Northeastern Madera County until 4:45 P.M. today for Thunderstorms.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA 355 PM PDT Mon Jun 17 2019 CAZ192-172345- Central Sierra CA- 355 PM PDT Mon Jun 17 2019 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EAST CENTRAL MARIPOSA AND NORTHEASTERN MADERA COUNTIES UNTIL 445 PM PDT... At 355 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southeast of Yosemite Valley, or 13 miles northeast of Yosemite South Entrance. This storm was nearly stationary. Half inch hail and winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Ostrander Lake. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead to localized flooding. \