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Special Weather Statement issued October 21 at 11:48AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA, United States of America

moderate

Severity as published by WMO Alert Hub (national weather services).

Source

WMO Alert Hub (national weather services) — official source

Time

21 October 2026, 18:48 UTC (3 hr ago)

Area

Coalinga - Avenal; West Side Mountains South of 198; Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5; Buena Vista; Bakersfield; South End San Joaquin Valley; Frazier Mounta, United States
35.320, -119.684

What this is

This is an official warning issued by the authority named above. Follow its instructions and those of your local emergency services.

What to do

Follow the instructions issued by WMO Alert Hub (national weather services) and your local emergency services. The guidance below is background.

When thunder roars, go indoors — lightning risk outdoors, in vehicles, and first aid for strike victims.
Full lightning safety guide

Who to contact

National Weather Service · FEMA · USGS Earthquake Hazards

This site is not an emergency service and does not issue warnings.

Location

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