Alerts

Severe Thunderstorm Warning near Hemet

By Patrick Evans

August 18, 2020 1:24 PM

Published August 18, 2020 12:42 PM

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 1pm for areas of Riverside County including: Moreno Valley, Hemet, East Hemet, San Jacinto, Winchester, Valle Vista as strong gusty winds and hail have been reported from a very active cell.

The severe thunderstorm was located near Valle Vista, about 7 miles east of Hemet, moving northwest at 5 mph. Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. You can expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings as well.

The area impacted by the storm is also now under a Flash Flood Warning due to those storms until 3:45 PM.

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Patrick Evans

Patrick Evans is the News Channel 3’s morning and noon meteorologist, and Host of Eye on the Desert. Patrick also hosts afternoon drive on 103.1 MeTV FM. Learn more about Patrick here.

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