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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA
532 PM PDT Fri Aug 22 2025

CAZ338-339-230115-
Mojave Desert CA-Mojave Desert Slopes CA-
532 PM PDT Fri Aug 22 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL KERN COUNTY THROUGH
615 PM PDT...

At 531 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
California City, or 33 miles northeast of Lancaster, moving north at
30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail and brief heavy
         rain showers.

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...
California City and North Edwards.

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.

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LAT...LON 3500 11773 3498 11786 3531 11806 3537 11782
TIME...MOT...LOC 0031Z 157DEG 26KT 3510 11784

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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Molina