Thunderstorms, hail expected today

Diane Sieker photo

A Special Weather Statement was issued from the  National Weather Service in San Diego for the following areas.

Riverside County Mountains CA-
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire CA-
..A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Riverside County
through 215 PM PDT…

At 132 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hwy 74 Between Mountain Center And Anza, or near Idyllwild-Pine Cove,
moving northwest at 10 mph.

HAZARD…Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.

Locations impacted include…
Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Anza, Hwy 74 Between Hemet And Mountain Center,
Hwy 74 Between Mountain Center And Anza, Mountain Center, and Lake
Hemet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

City News Service (CNS)