Flash Flood Warning 41, NWS Hanford, CA

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WGUS76 KHNX 110628
FFSHNX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA
1128 PM PDT SUN SEP 10 2017

CAC029-110638-
/O.CAN.KHNX.FF.W.0041.000000T0000Z-170911T0845Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Kern CA-
1128 PM PDT SUN SEP 10 2017

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR CENTRAL KERN COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed any remaining road closures.

LAT...LON 3525 11825 3505 11823 3507 11865 3528 11865

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Andersen

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley - Hanford CA
530 PM PDT Sun Sep 10 2017

...Updated Air Quality section...

.SYNOPSIS...Showers and thunderstorms possible across much of the
area through Tuesday. A cooling trend will take place Tuesday into
next weekend with below normal temperatures by Wednesday.
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.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 140 PM PDT Sun Sep 10 2017/

DISCUSSION...An upper low is currently situated off the southern
California coastline...bringing south to southeast flow to the
region. Showers and thunderstorms will be the main focus of the
forecast today through Tuesday and possibly Wednesday...as the
upper low continues to impact the area.

The short term models are all in agreement that the best chance
for shower and thunderstorm activity will begin late this
afternoon and be focused around the Grapevine area and
westward...spreading north as far as Bakersfield. The models have
backed off a bit on precipitation for the desert as well as the
Kern mountains...however a stray shower or thunderstorms is still
not out of the question this evening. With abundant moisture in
place...any showers or thunderstorms that do form will have the
potential to cause flash flooding. Please continue to monitor the
forecast closely...especially around the Grapevine and Frazier
Park area.

By tomorrow morning...the upper low is forecast to begin moving
very slowly north with mid level moisture spreading
north...impacting the entire region by the afternoon hours.
Showers and thunderstorms will be possible for the entire area
tomorrow...including all of the San Joaquin Valley.

Little change in the forecast for Tuesday as the upper low remains
nearly stagnant through the afternoon hours before heading east
toward the central California coastline Tuesday evening into
Wednesday morning. Tuesday still calls for at least a slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms for much of the area while
the focus shifts to the Sierra Nevada by Wednesday.

If you are planning any high Sierra trips...snow levels will
generally hover around 13000 feet before dropping to around 12000
feet on Wednesday. Do not be surprised to encounter snow showers
if you are hiking above those elevations.

In addition to any chance of precipitation...there will be a
significant cooling trend across the area...with below normal
temperatures forecast Wednesday into the weekend.

Otherwise...dry weather forecast for the area beginning
Thursday as upper level northwest flow dominates the area.

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.AVIATION...
Areas of smoke from wildfires will continue to produce MVFR
visibility over the southern Sierra Nevada and adjacent foothills.
Thunderstorms this afternoon over the Southern Sierra Nevada and
Kern county mountains producing local mountain obscurations through
09Z Sun in heavy rain and gusty winds. Thunderstorms possible this
afternoon across parts of the Kern Desert with gusty winds and heavy
rain. Otherwise, VFR conditions can be expected over the Central CA
Interior during the next 24 hours.

&&

.AIR QUALITY ISSUES...
On Monday September 11 2017... Unhealthy for sensitive groups in
Fresno... Kern... Kings... Madera and Tulare Counties and Sequoia
National Park and Forest.
Further information is available at Valleyair.org

&&

.CERTAINTY...

The level of certainty for days 1 and 2 is medium.
The level of certainty for days 3 through 7 is medium.

Certainty levels include low...medium...and high. Please visit
www.weather.gov/hnx/certainty.php for additional information
an/or to provide feedback.

&&

.HNX Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
Flash Flood Watch until 5 AM PDT Monday CAZ095-099.

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public...Durfee
avn/fw...Andersen
prev discussion...Riley
synopsis...Durfee

weather.gov/hanford

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA
544 PM PDT SUN SEP 10 2017

CAZ095-110130-
Kern County Mountains CA-
544 PM PDT SUN SEP 10 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN KERN COUNTY UNTIL
630 PM PDT...

At 543 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Mount Pinos, or 23 miles north of Ojai, moving northwest at 25 mph.

Dime size hail and winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Mount Pinos and Pine Mountain Club.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 3486 11924 3486 11928 3488 11928 3489 11937
      3492 11934 3489 11900 3481 11904 3481 11924
TIME...MOT...LOC 0043Z 134DEG 20KT 3478 11912

Andersen

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA
629 PM PDT SUN SEP 10 2017

CAZ091-092-095-110215-
Southwestern San Joaquin Valley CA-Kern County Mountains CA-
Southeastern San Joaquin Valley CA-
629 PM PDT SUN SEP 10 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTH CENTRAL KERN COUNTY UNTIL
715 PM PDT...

At 629 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles northwest of Mount Pinos, or 31 miles north of Ojai, moving
northwest at 20 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Maricopa, Mount Pinos and Pine Mountain Club.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Hanford CA.

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LAT...LON 3486 11924 3486 11928 3488 11928 3488 11938
      3490 11939 3490 11947 3497 11947 3505 11942
      3501 11921 3484 11906 3481 11908 3481 11924
TIME...MOT...LOC 0129Z 124DEG 17KT 3490 11929

Andersen

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA
1003 PM PDT SUN SEP 10 2017

CAZ095-099-110530-
Kern County Mountains CA-Southeastern Kern County Desert CA-
1003 PM PDT SUN SEP 10 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN KERN COUNTY UNTIL
1030 PM PDT...

At 1003 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Tehachapi, or 28 miles north of Lancaster, moving west at 35 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Tehachapi, Golden Hills, Stallion Springs, Mojave, Keene, Bear Valley
Springs and Water Canyon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 3512 11811 3498 11815 3503 11873 3527 11865
TIME...MOT...LOC 0503Z 106DEG 32KT 3509 11835

Andersen

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA
1029 PM PDT SUN SEP 10 2017

CAZ092-095-099-110600-
Kern County Mountains CA-Southeastern Kern County Desert CA-
Southeastern San Joaquin Valley CA-
1029 PM PDT SUN SEP 10 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL KERN COUNTY UNTIL 1100 PM
PDT...

At 1028 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a couple of strong
thunderstorms near Tehachapi, about 30 miles southeast of
Bakersfield, moving west at 40 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Arvin, Tehachapi, Golden Hills, Stallion Springs, Mojave, Keene, Bear
Valley Springs and Water Canyon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Hanford CA.

&&

LAT...LON 3521 11819 3505 11820 3509 11889 3534 11880
TIME...MOT...LOC 0528Z 106DEG 34KT 3516 11857

Andersen