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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA
143 PM PDT Sun May 4 2025

CAZ338-339-042115-
Mojave Desert CA-Mojave Desert Slopes CA-
143 PM PDT Sun May 4 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN KERN COUNTY THROUGH
215 PM PDT...

At 142 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles northwest of Edwards AFB, or 25 miles north of Lancaster,
moving southwest at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Mojave and Edwards AFB.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 3494 11832 3512 11801 3508 11791 3482 11798
      3482 11804
TIME...MOT...LOC 2042Z 034DEG 14KT 3504 11803

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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