Sat Sep 27 20:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Strong Thunderstorms Sweep Through Northern California, Prompting Weather Alert
**Bay Area, CA** – The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a weather alert early Thursday morning for a swathe of Northern California, including the Carquinez Strait, Delta, Southern Sacramento Valley, Northern San Joaquin Valley, and Motherlode areas, warning of strong thunderstorms. The alert, which was in effect until 1:15 a.m., predicted pea-sized hail and wind gusts up to 30 mph.
According to the NWS Sacramento CA, Doppler radar at 12:25 a.m. tracked a cluster of strong thunderstorms moving northwest at 35 mph, extending from Stockton to Angels Camp. Residents in impacted areas, including Stockton, Modesto, Galt, Oakdale, Jackson, Lodi, and several other towns, were urged to seek shelter indoors.
The NWS warned of potential hazards including downed tree limbs, unsecured objects being blown around, and minor hail damage to vegetation. They also emphasized the danger of frequent cloud-to-ground lightning strikes.
“If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building,” the NWS advised. “Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.”
Beyond the immediate thunderstorm threat, the NWS also highlighted the dangers of driving in heavy rain, urging drivers to maintain safe following distances, slow down, and use headlights. Drivers were specifically cautioned about the increased risk of hydroplaning, particularly in outer lanes of multi-lane roads. Pulling over and waiting for the rain to subside was recommended when visibility is severely limited.
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