Fresno Weather

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central California, including the following county, Fresno. * WHEN...Until 1130 AM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 831 AM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Around 0.50 inch of rain has fallen. Rainfall rates around 0.25 inch per hour are expected at times. - Additional rainfall amounts of up to 0.50 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Fresno, Clovis and Calwa. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Hydrologic flooding caused by upstream dam release continues. * WHERE...A portion of central California, including the following counties, Fresno and Madera. * WHEN...Until 100 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1255 AM PDT, An upstream floodgate release is expected to cause minor flooding in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Fresno, Mendota, Biola, Friant and Millerton Lake. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central California, including the following areas, Bakersfield, Buena Vista, Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5, Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma, Coalinga - Avenal, Delano-Wasco-Shafter, Fresno-Clovis, Fresno-Tulare Foothills, Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra, Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore, Kern River Valley, Los Banos - Dos Palos, Mariposa Madera Foothills, Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra, Merced - Madera - Mendota, Planada - Le Grand - Snelling, South End San Joaquin Valley, South End Sierra Foothills, South End of the Lower Sierra, Southeast San Joaquin Valley, Visalia - Porterville - Reedley, West Side Mountains South of 198, West Side Mountains north of 198 and West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall is possible in much of Central California at elevations up to 4000 feet today through Wednesday evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...West Side Mountains north of 198, West Side Mountains South of 198, Buena Vista, Tehachapi, Grapevine and Frazier Mountain Communities. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 9 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in California... Merced River at Stevinson affecting Merced County. For the Merced River at Stevinson minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. ...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Merced River at Stevinson. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 70.5 feet, Water is up to the maintenance building in Hagaman Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 AM PDT Tuesday the stage was 71.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 AM PDT Tuesday was 71.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 71.3 feet. - Flood stage is 71.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 70.5 feet on 03/21/2011. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Location Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am PDT) -------- Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri Merced River Stevinson 71.0 71.4 Tue 12 am PDT 71.3 71.8 71.8 &&

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 100 AM PDT.