CA WFO SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Warnings, Watches, and Advisories
WFO SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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AREAL FLOOD WATCH
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1240 PM PDT Thu Apr 27 2023
.Warm temperatures may melt snowpack and increase river flows.
...FLOOD WATCH FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues to be possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central California, including the following
areas, Yosemite NP outside of the valley and Yosemite Valley.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water
crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An extended period of very warm temperatures will cause rapid
snow melt which is expected to cause flooding along waterways
in Yosemite National Park. This also includes locations in
Yosemite Valley, such as the Merced River at Pohono Bridge.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
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