Hail may fall on these cities in the Central Valley

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A thunderstorm could bring hail to parts of the Central Valley Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service announced successful a Special Weather Statement.

According to the Hanford station, the westbound broadside of Fresno and Kings counties, including Mendota, Caruthers, San Joaquin, Selma, Hanford, Corcoran, and Lemoore, volition beryllium impacted. Additionally, Merced and Madera counties whitethorn spot stormy weather, including Merced, Madera, and Atwater.

The NWS says the country could beryllium deed by 40 mph gusts, knocking down histrion limbs and blowing astir unsecured objects. According to projections, insignificant hail harm to vegetation is besides possible; hail is expected to beryllium pea-sized.

The upwind work besides reports that predominant cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring with this storm.