"Eastern Santa Clara Hills, Mountains Of San Benito County And Interior Monterey County Including Pinnacles National Park and Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley are included in a weather alert for showers by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 7:45 a.m. The alert is in effect until 8:30 a.m. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph. At 7:45 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a shower 9 miles southwest of Ridgemark, or 11 miles east of Salinas, moving northeast at 40 mph, the NWS San Francisco CA said."
"Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. The alert is for Hollister and Ridgemark. The NWS said, Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. 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."
"Navigating rainy roads: Safety tips for wet weather When heavy rain strikes, safety is paramount. Equip yourself with these guidelines from the NWS to navigate wet roads and avoid hazards: Beware of swollen waterways: Do not play in or around culverts or drainage ditches as swiftly moving water that occurs during heavy rain can sweep you away. Maintain safe driving distances: Use the two-second rule to maintain a safe distance from the car in front of you and allow an extra two seconds in heavy rain."
Showers and strong winds are affecting Eastern Santa Clara Hills, San Benito County mountains, interior Monterey County, Pinnacles National Park, Northern Salinas/Hollister Valley, and Carmel Valley. The weather alert began at 7:45 a.m. and remains in effect until 8:30 a.m. Doppler radar observed a shower southwest of Ridgemark moving northeast at 40 mph. Wind gusts may reach 50 mph, capable of knocking down tree limbs and moving unsecured objects. Frequent cloud to ground lightning accompanies the storm and can strike up to 10 miles from the storm. Motorists are advised to seek shelter, use caution, and follow wet-weather driving guidelines.
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