Hazardous weather outlook
National weather service san joaquin valley - hanford ca
430 am pdt fri may 13 2011

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West central san joaquin valley-east central san joaquin valley-
Southwestern san joaquin valley-southeastern san joaquin valley-
Mariposa madera and fresno county foothills-
Tulare county foothills-kern county mountains-
Sierra nevada from yosemite to kings canyon-
Tulare county mountains-indian wells valley-
Southeastern kern county desert-
430 am pdt fri may 13 2011

...Big cool down and chance for precipitation this weekend...

This hazardous weather outlook is for all of interior central
California.

.Day one...Today and tonight

A few thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon and evening
In the southern sierra nevada and kern county mountains.

.Days two through seven...Saturday through thursday

A vigorous cold front is expected to sweep across central
California on sunday...Bringing a dramatic cool down to the
Region. The cold front will be responsible for scattered showers
And thunderstorms in the san joaquin valley...And the potential
For several inches of snow above 5000 feet in the southern sierra
Nevada. Any thunderstorms that form may contain strong gusty
Winds...Frequent lightning...And accumulating small hail.

.Spotter information statement...

Skywarn spotter activation may be necessary for portions of the
San joaquin valley on sunday due to the potential for
Thunderstorms.

Weather spotters are encouraged to report any significant or
Unusual conditions to the national weather service.

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