Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Kings and Tulare Counties Through Tuesday Evening

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Hanford, CA has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Kings County and west central Tulare County in central California. The alert was issued at 7:08 PM PST following radar indications of a severe storm moving east at 45 mph.

Affected Areas

The warning covers specific regions in central California, including southeastern Kings County and west central Tulare County. Impacted locations include Tulare, Corcoran, and Tipton. At the time of the alert, the storm was located approximately 8 miles southwest of Corcoran, or 21 miles south of Hanford.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents are also warned that torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, which may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Expected Conditions

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) is possible.
• Rainfall: Torrential rain is currently occurring with the storm cell.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately as of 7:08 PM PST on February 17. The warning is currently set to expire at 7:45 PM PST.