NWS Forecast Office Hanford, CA

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Last Map Update: Tue, Apr. 23, 2024 at 4:01:19 am PDT


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	Small Craft Advisory

Mountain Thunder Potential

Strong Winds Midweek

Temperature Probabilities Through the Week

Thunderstorms are possible in the Sierra Nevada Wednesday afternoon, with slightly increased chances Friday afternoon which may extend into the surrounding foothills. Small hail and wind gusts near 45 miles per hour can be associated with stronger thunderstorms. In addition to dangerous cloud to ground lightning strikes, any thunderstorm can produce intense rainfall rates, leading to localized flooding.

Strong southwest wind gusts are possible in the Kern County desert from 5 PM PDT Wednesday afternoon until 2 AM PDT Thursday morning. Sustained winds 20 to 30 miles per hour are expected with gusts near 45 miles per hour possible. Areas affected by these stronger winds include, but are not limited to California Highways 14, 58, and 178 along with US Highway 395. Reduced visibility may also be possible resulting from blowing dust.

After many areas of the San Joaquin Valley reached the upper 80s on Monday, a cooling trend will bring temperatures closer to seasonal averages on Tuesday, with slightly below normal temperatures for the remainder of the week. This table expresses the probabilities to reach or exceed 75 degrees each day through Saturday.

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