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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Hanford, CA

March 31, 2020

NWS Hanford, CA issued this wind advisory at Mar 31, 2020, 6:59 AM PDT. It took effect at Mar 31, 2020, 6:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 27 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Mar 31, 2020, 6:59 AM PDT (13:59 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 31, 2020, 6:00 PM PDT
Expired
Apr 1, 2020, 9:00 PM PDT
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS Hanford, CA

The text

As transmitted.

005 
WWUS76 KHNX 311359
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
659 AM PDT Tue Mar 31 2020

CAZ196-198-199-312200-
/O.NEW.KHNX.WI.Y.0021.200401T0100Z-200401T1700Z/
Tehachapi Area-Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Tehachapi, Inyokern, Ridgecrest, 
Rosamond, California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
659 AM PDT Tue Mar 31 2020

...A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING UNTIL 
10 AM PDT WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Sustained west winds 20 to 30 mph, with gusts around 55
  mph expected.

* WHERE...A portion of the Kern County mountains and desert.

* WHEN...Valid from 6 PM PDT this evening until 10 AM PDT 
  Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs may be blown down. Travel will be difficult, particularly
  for high profile vehicles. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways affected include, but are not
  limited to Highway 14, Highway 178 below Walker Pass, and
  Highway 58 below Tehachapi Pass, including the town of Mojave. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
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6 follow-up statements
623 
WWUS76 KHNX 312139
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
239 PM PDT Tue Mar 31 2020

CAZ196-198-199-010600-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0021.200401T0100Z-200401T1700Z/
Tehachapi Area-Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Tehachapi, Inyokern, Ridgecrest, 
Rosamond, California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
239 PM PDT Tue Mar 31 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Sustained west winds 20 to 30 mph, with gusts around 55 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...A portion of the Kern County mountains and desert.

* WHEN...Valid from 6 PM PDT this evening until 10 AM PDT 
  Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs may be blown down. Travel will be difficult, 
  particularly for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways affected include, but are not 
  limited to Highway 14, Highway 178 below Walker Pass, and 
  Highway 58 below Tehachapi Pass, including the town of Mojave.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
087 
WWUS76 KHNX 010535
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1035 PM PDT Tue Mar 31 2020

CAZ196-198-199-011300-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200401T1700Z/
Tehachapi Area-Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Tehachapi, Inyokern, Ridgecrest, 
Rosamond, California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
1035 PM PDT Tue Mar 31 2020

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

* WHAT...Sustained west winds 20 to 30 mph, with gusts around 55 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...A portion of the Kern County mountains and desert.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PDT Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs may be blown down. Travel will be difficult, 
  particularly for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways affected include, but are not 
  limited to Highway 14, Highway 178 below Walker Pass, and 
  Highway 58 below Tehachapi Pass, including the town of Mojave.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

DS
339 
WWUS76 KHNX 011308
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
608 AM PDT Wed Apr 1 2020


CAZ196-198-199-012115-
/O.EXT.KHNX.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200402T0400Z/
Tehachapi Area-Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Tehachapi, Inyokern, Ridgecrest, 
Rosamond, California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
608 AM PDT Wed Apr 1 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Sustained west winds 20 to 30 mph, with gusts around 55 
  mph expected. 

* WHERE...A portion of the Kern County mountains and desert.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Wednesday evening. Winds may weaken this 
  morning but pick up again by mid afternoon. 
 
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs may be blown down. Travel will be difficult, 
  particularly for high profile vehicles. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways affected include, but are not 
  limited to Highway 14, Highway 178 below Walker Pass, and 
  Highway 58 below Tehachapi Pass, including the town of Mojave. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

mv
781 
WWUS76 KHNX 011500
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
800 AM PDT Wed Apr 1 2020

CAZ196-198-199-020100-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200402T0400Z/
Tehachapi Area-Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Tehachapi, Inyokern, Ridgecrest, 
Rosamond, California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
800 AM PDT Wed Apr 1 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Sustained west winds 20 to 30 mph, with gusts around 55 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...A portion of the Kern County mountains and desert.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Wednesday evening. Winds may weaken this 
  morning but pick up again by mid afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs may be blown down. Travel will be difficult, 
  particularly for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways affected include, but are not
  limited to Highway 14, Highway 178 below Walker Pass, and
  Highway 58 below Tehachapi Pass, including the town of Mojave.
 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Molina
580 
WWUS76 KHNX 020048
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
548 PM PDT Wed Apr 1 2020

CAZ196-198-199-020400-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200402T0400Z/
Tehachapi Area-Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Tehachapi, Inyokern, Ridgecrest, 
Rosamond, California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
548 PM PDT Wed Apr 1 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Sustained west winds 20 to 30 mph, with gusts around 55 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...A portion of the Kern County mountains and desert.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs may be blown down. Travel will be difficult, 
  particularly for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways affected include, but are not 
  limited to Highway 14, Highway 178 below Walker Pass, and 
  Highway 58 below Tehachapi Pass, including the town of Mojave.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

DS
014 
WWUS76 KHNX 020402
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
902 PM PDT Wed Apr 1 2020

CAZ196-198-199-020515-
/O.EXP.KHNX.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200402T0400Z/
Tehachapi Area-Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Tehachapi, Inyokern, Ridgecrest, 
Rosamond, California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
902 PM PDT Wed Apr 1 2020

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Westerly winds have diminished below advisory speeds this
evening. Winds could gust up to 40 mph in a few locations
tonight, especially right below the mountain passes.

$$

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