WWUS86 KHNX 142328 SPSHNX Special Weather Statement National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA 428 PM PDT Sun Jul 14 2024 CAZ337-339-150045- Indian Wells Valley CA-Mojave Desert CA- 428 PM PDT Sun Jul 14 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN KERN COUNTY THROUGH 545 PM PDT... At 426 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Edwards AFB, or 18 miles north of Lake Los Angeles, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs. This area is prone to flash flooding with small amounts of rainfall. Beware that a quick quarter or half inch of rain can make roadways hazardous. Locations impacted include... Ridgecrest, California City, China Lake Acres, Randsburg, Inyokern, Edwards AFB, Boron, Government Peak, Laurel Mountain, and North Edwards. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. && LAT...LON 3482 11792 3566 11784 3564 11764 3482 11763 TIME...MOT...LOC 2326Z 187DEG 20KT 3487 11782 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH $$ KM