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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Hanford, CA

May 16, 2017

NWS Hanford, CA issued this wind advisory at May 16, 2017, 3:16 AM PDT. It took effect at May 16, 2017, 5:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 16 hr.

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Issued
May 16, 2017, 3:16 AM PDT (10:16 UTC)
In effect from
May 16, 2017, 5:00 PM PDT
Expired
May 17, 2017, 8:45 AM PDT
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Hanford, CA

The text

As transmitted.

582 
WWUS76 KHNX 161016
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
316 AM PDT Tue May 16 2017

CAZ095-098-099-162115-
/O.NEW.KHNX.WI.Y.0021.170517T0000Z-170517T1500Z/
Kern County Mountains-Indian Wells Valley-
Southeastern Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Tehachapi, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, 
California City, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
316 AM PDT Tue May 16 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM PDT
Wednesday.

* WINDS...From the West 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* TIMING...This afternoon through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Difficulty driving especially for high profile
  vehicles and blowing dust.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Riley
4 follow-up statements
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WWUS76 KHNX 162116
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
216 PM PDT Tue May 16 2017

CAZ095-098-099-170530-
/O.EXT.KHNX.WI.Y.0021.170517T0000Z-170518T0500Z/
Kern County Mountains-Indian Wells Valley-
Southeastern Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Tehachapi, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, 
California City, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
216 PM PDT Tue May 16 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM
PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Local gusts
  to around 70 mph are possible right below the passes. 

* TIMING...The strongest winds are likely tonight through the
  afternoon hours Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Difficulty driving, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Blowing dust will restrict visibility in some
  locations. Roads impacted by strong winds include Highway 58
  through and below Tehachapi pass in the vicinity of Mojave, 
  Highway 178 through and below Walker pass and Highway 14. 
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
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WWUS76 KHNX 170515
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1015 PM PDT Tue May 16 2017

CAZ095-098-099-171315-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170518T0500Z/
Kern County Mountains-Indian Wells Valley-
Southeastern Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Tehachapi, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, 
California City, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
1015 PM PDT Tue May 16 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Local gusts
  to around 70 mph are possible right below the passes.

* TIMING...Tonight through Wednesday evening

* IMPACTS...Difficulty driving, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Blowing dust will restrict visibility in some
  locations. Roads impacted by strong winds include Highway 58
  through and below Tehachapi pass in the vicinity of Mojave, 
  Highway 178 through and below Walker pass and Highway 14. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 45 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

DCH
336 
WWUS76 KHNX 171411
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
711 AM PDT Wed May 17 2017

CAZ095-098-099-172215-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170518T0500Z/
Kern County Mountains-Indian Wells Valley-
Southeastern Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Tehachapi, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, 
California City, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
711 AM PDT Wed May 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Local gusts 
  to around 70 mph are possible right below the passes.

* TIMING...Tonight through Wednesday evening

* IMPACTS...Difficulty driving, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Blowing dust will restrict visibility in some 
  locations. Roads impacted by strong winds include Highway 58 
  through and below Tehachapi pass in the vicinity of Mojave, 
  Highway 178 through and below Walker pass and Highway 14.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 45 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
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WWUS76 KHNX 171545
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
845 AM PDT Wed May 17 2017

CAZ095-098-099-172345-
/O.UPG.KHNX.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170518T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KHNX.HW.W.0004.170517T1545Z-170518T0300Z/
Kern County Mountains-Indian Wells Valley-
Southeastern Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Tehachapi, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, 
California City, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
845 AM PDT Wed May 17 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM PDT this evening. The Wind
Advisory is no longer in effect.

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* TIMING...Through 8 pm this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel on area
  highways will hazardous due to strong cross winds. Drivers of
  high profile vehicles may want to delay travel today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

Dudley

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