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High Wind Warning 4, NWS Hanford, CA

February 12, 2021

NWS Hanford, CA issued this high wind warning at Feb 12, 2021, 7:23 PM PST. It took effect at Feb 13, 2021, 9:00 AM PST. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 12, 2021, 7:23 PM PST (03:23 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 13, 2021, 9:00 AM PST
Expired
Feb 13, 2021, 9:17 PM PST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Hanford, CA

The text

As transmitted.

713 
WWUS76 KHNX 130323
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
723 PM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

CAZ195>199-131200-
/O.CAN.KHNX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210213T0500Z/
/O.UPG.KHNX.HW.A.0002.210213T2000Z-210214T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KHNX.HW.W.0004.210213T1700Z-210214T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KHNX.WI.Y.0008.210213T1000Z-210213T1700Z/
Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area-Fort Tejon-Indian Wells Valley-
Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Lake Isabella, Kernville, Tehachapi, 
Frazier Park, Grapevine, Lebec, Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, 
California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
723 PM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM PST TONIGHT UNTIL 9 AM 
PST SATURDAY MORNING... 
...A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM PST SATURDAY MORNING
UNTIL 1 AM PST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, sustained west winds 20 to 30 mph,
  with gusts near 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, sustained
  northwest winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts near 70 mph. 

* WHERE...Kern County mountains and desert. 

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, valid from 2 AM PST tonight until
  9 AM PST Saturday morning. For the High Wind Warning, valid from
  9 AM PST Saturday morning until 1 AM PST Saturday night. 

* IMPACTS...Damaging wind gusts will blow down trees and power
  lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be perilous,
  particularly for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways affected include, but are not
  limited to Highway 14, U.S. Highway 395, Highway 178 through and
  below Walker Pass, including the town of Inyokern, and Highway
  58 through and below Walker Pass, including the town of Mojave. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure outdoor items, such as patio furniture, sports equipment,
and trash cans prior to the onset of high winds. Even the most
common objects become dangerous projectiles when picked up and
carried by high winds. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$
BS
4 follow-up statements
294 
WWUS76 KHNX 131200
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
400 AM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

CAZ195>199-131800-
/O.CON.KHNX.HW.W.0004.210213T1700Z-210214T0900Z/
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210213T1700Z/
Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area-Fort Tejon-Indian Wells Valley-
Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Lake Isabella, Kernville, Tehachapi, 
Frazier Park, Grapevine, Lebec, Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, 
California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
400 AM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, sustained west winds 20 to 30 
  mph, with gusts near 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, 
  sustained northwest winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts near 70 mph.

* WHERE...Kern County mountains and desert.

* WHEN...Wind Advisory, valid until 9 AM PST Saturday morning.  
  High Wind Warning, valid from 9 AM PST Saturday morning until 1 
  AM PST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging wind gusts will blow down trees and power 
  lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be perilous, 
  particularly for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways affected include, but are not 
  limited to Highway 14, U.S. Highway 395, Highway 178 through 
  and below Walker Pass, including the town of Inyokern, and 
  Highway 58 through and below Walker Pass, including the town 
  of Mojave.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure outdoor items, such as patio furniture, sports equipment,
and trash cans prior to the onset of high winds. Even the most
common objects become dangerous projectiles when picked up and
carried by high winds. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$
646 
WWUS76 KHNX 131655
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
855 AM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

CAZ195>199-140100-
/O.EXP.KHNX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210213T1700Z/
/O.CON.KHNX.HW.W.0004.210213T1700Z-210214T0900Z/
Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area-Fort Tejon-Indian Wells Valley-
Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Lake Isabella, Kernville, Tehachapi, 
Frazier Park, Grapevine, Lebec, Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, 
California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
855 AM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Kern County mountains and desert.

* WHEN...Wind Advisory, valid until 9 AM PST Saturday morning. 
  High Wind Warning, valid from 9 AM PST Saturday morning until 
  1 AM PST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be perilous,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways affected include, but are not
  limited to Highway 14, U.S. Highway 395, Highway 178 through and
  below Walker Pass, including the town of Inyokern, and Highway
  58 through and below Walker Pass, including the town of Mojave.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution
if you must drive.

&&

$$

DCH
874 
WWUS76 KHNX 140037
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
437 PM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

CAZ195>199-140900-
/O.CON.KHNX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210214T0900Z/
Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area-Fort Tejon-Indian Wells Valley-
Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Lake Isabella, Kernville, Tehachapi, 
Frazier Park, Grapevine, Lebec, Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, 
California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
437 PM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

...A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Sustained west to northwest winds 25 to 45 mph, with
  gusts near 65 mph. 

* WHERE...Kern County mountains and desert.

* WHEN...Valid until 1 AM PST Sunday. 

* IMPACTS...Damaging wind gusts could blow down trees and power
  lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be perilous, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways affected include, but are not
  limited to Highway 14, U.S. Highway 395, Highway 178 through and
  below Walker Pass, and Highway 58 through and below Tehachapi
  Pass, including the town of Mojave.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the 
windstorm, and avoid windows. Stay clear of trees and power lines.
Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$
BS
713 
WWUS76 KHNX 140517
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
917 PM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

CAZ195>199-140900-
/O.CAN.KHNX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210214T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KHNX.WI.Y.0009.210214T0517Z-210214T0900Z/
Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area-Fort Tejon-Indian Wells Valley-
Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Lake Isabella, Kernville, Tehachapi, 
Frazier Park, Grapevine, Lebec, Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, 
California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
917 PM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

...A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Sustained west to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph, with
  gusts near 50 mph. 

* WHERE...Kern County mountains and desert. 

* WHEN...Until 1 AM PST Sunday.

* 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, U.S. Highway 395, Highway 178 through and
  below Walker Pass, and Highway 58 through and below Tehachapi
  Pass, including the town of Mojave.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
BS

The office that day

Everything else NWS Hanford, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 12, 7:23 PM PSTWind AdvisoryHNX14 hr

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Sources

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