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High Wind Warning 9, NWS Hanford, CA

December 13, 2021Kern County, California

NWS Hanford, CA issued this high wind warning at Dec 13, 2021, 2:08 AM PST for Kern County, California. It took effect at Dec 13, 2021, 12:00 PM PST. It was in force for 16 hr. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Dec 13, 2021, 2:08 AM PST (10:08 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 13, 2021, 12:00 PM PST
Expired
Dec 14, 2021, 4:00 AM PST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Hanford, CA

County Kern County, CA

The radar

The Edwards AFB radar (KEYX), 110 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:05 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 13, 9:51 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Wsw Oildale, CAPOWER POLE DOWN ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.
Dec 13, 10:01 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG5 Sw Lamont, CAPOWER LINES HANGING LOW PARTIALLY BLOCKING ROAD.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Las Vegas, NV (KVEF), launched 00:00Z, 10.1 hours before the alert went out and 310 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Las Vegas, NV at 00:00Z on 2021-12-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Las Vegas, NV at 00:00Z on 2021-12-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 121 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
3023 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
52 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
121 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
185 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

667 
WWUS76 KHNX 131008
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
208 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

CAZ316-334>336-131815-
/O.UPG.KHNX.HW.A.0004.211213T2000Z-211214T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KHNX.HW.W.0009.211213T2000Z-211214T1200Z/
South End San Joaquin Valley-Tehachapi-Grapevine-
Frazier Mountain Communities-
Including the cities of Lamont, Arvin, Tehachapi, Grapevine, 
Lebec, and Frazier Park
208 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...South End San Joaquin Valley, Tehachapi, Grapevine and 
  Frazier Mountain Communities.

* WHEN...From noon today to 4 AM PST Tuesday.

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


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.

&&

$$

CAZ300-308-131815-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-211214T1200Z/
West Side Mountains north of 198-West Side Mountains South of 198-
Including the cities of San Luis Reservoir, Blackwells Corner, 
and McKittrick
208 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...West Side Mountains north of 198 and West Side 
  Mountains South of 198.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ301>307-309>311-313-131815-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0048.211213T1200Z-211214T1200Z/
Los Banos - Dos Palos-Merced - Madera - Mendota-Planada -
Le Grand - Snelling-Coalinga - Avenal-
West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties-Caruthers - San Joaquin -
Selma-Fresno-Clovis-Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5-Delano-Wasco-
Shafter-Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore-Buena Vista-
Including the cities of Los Banos, Merced, Madera, Atwater, 
Planada, Lake Mcclure, Le Grand, Avenal, Coalinga, 
Lemoore Station, Five Points, Kettleman City, Selma, Sanger, 
Parlier, Kingsburg, Kerman, Fresno, Lost Hills, Buttonwillow, 
Delano, Wasco, Alpaugh, Shafter, Hanford, Lemoore, Corcoran, 
and Taft
208 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast to south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 
  40 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of the San Joaquin Valley.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 4 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
Dudley
4 follow-up statements
210 
WWUS76 KHNX 131809
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1009 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

CAZ316-334>336-140300-
/O.CON.KHNX.HW.W.0009.211213T2000Z-211214T1200Z/
South End San Joaquin Valley-Tehachapi-Grapevine-
Frazier Mountain Communities-
Including the cities of Lamont, Arvin, Tehachapi, Grapevine, 
Lebec, and Frazier Park
1009 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...South End San Joaquin Valley, Tehachapi, Grapevine and 
  Frazier Mountain Communities.

* WHEN...From noon today to 4 AM PST Tuesday.

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

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.

&&

$$

CAZ314-315-140300-
/O.EXA.KHNX.WI.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-211214T1200Z/
Bakersfield-Southeast San Joaquin Valley-
Including the cities of Bakersfield and Richgrove
1009 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast to south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 
  40 mph expected.

* WHERE...Bakersfield and Southeast San Joaquin Valley.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ300>311-313-140300-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-211214T1200Z/
West Side Mountains north of 198-Los Banos - Dos Palos-Merced -
Madera - Mendota-Planada - Le Grand - Snelling-Coalinga - Avenal-
West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties-Caruthers - San Joaquin -
Selma-Fresno-Clovis-West Side Mountains South of 198-
Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5-Delano-Wasco-Shafter-Hanford -
Corcoran - Lemoore-Buena Vista-
Including the cities of San Luis Reservoir, Los Banos, Merced, 
Madera, Atwater, Planada, Lake Mcclure, Le Grand, Avenal, 
Coalinga, Lemoore Station, Five Points, Kettleman City, Selma, 
Sanger, Parlier, Kingsburg, Kerman, Fresno, Blackwells Corner, 
McKittrick, Lost Hills, Buttonwillow, Delano, Wasco, Alpaugh, 
Shafter, Hanford, Lemoore, Corcoran, and Taft
1009 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the West Side Mountains, south winds 25 to 35 mph
  with gusts up to 55 mph. For portions of the San Joaquin Valley,
  southeast to south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...West Side Mountains and portions of the San Joaquin 
  Valley.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
910 
WWUS76 KHNX 140237
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
637 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

CAZ316-334>336-141200-
/O.CON.KHNX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-211214T1200Z/
South End San Joaquin Valley-Tehachapi-Grapevine-
Frazier Mountain Communities-
Including the cities of Lamont, Arvin, Tehachapi, Grapevine, 
Lebec, and Frazier Park
637 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...Frazier Mountain Communities, Tehachapi, Grapevine and 
  South End San Joaquin Valley.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday.

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

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.

&&

$$

CAZ300>311-313>315-141200-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-211214T1200Z/
West Side Mountains north of 198-Los Banos - Dos Palos-Merced -
Madera - Mendota-Planada - Le Grand - Snelling-Coalinga - Avenal-
West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties-Caruthers - San Joaquin -
Selma-Fresno-Clovis-West Side Mountains South of 198-
Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5-Delano-Wasco-Shafter-Hanford -
Corcoran - Lemoore-Buena Vista-Bakersfield-
Southeast San Joaquin Valley-
Including the cities of San Luis Reservoir, Los Banos, Merced, 
Madera, Atwater, Planada, Lake Mcclure, Le Grand, Avenal, 
Coalinga, Lemoore Station, Five Points, Kettleman City, Selma, 
Sanger, Parlier, Kingsburg, Kerman, Fresno, Blackwells Corner, 
McKittrick, Lost Hills, Buttonwillow, Delano, Wasco, Alpaugh, 
Shafter, Hanford, Lemoore, Corcoran, Taft, Bakersfield, 
and Richgrove
637 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central California.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
574 
WWUS76 KHNX 141015
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
215 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

CAZ316-334>336-141200-
/O.CON.KHNX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-211214T1200Z/
South End San Joaquin Valley-Tehachapi-Grapevine-
Frazier Mountain Communities-
Including the cities of Lamont, Arvin, Tehachapi, Grapevine, 
Lebec, and Frazier Park
215 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...Frazier Mountain Communities, Tehachapi, Grapevine and 
  South End San Joaquin Valley.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday.

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

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.

&&

$$

CAZ337>339-141815-
/O.EXB.KHNX.WI.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-211215T0800Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Mojave Desert Slopes-Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Mojave, Rosamond, 
California City, Randsburg, and Edwards AFB
215 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55
  mph.

* WHERE...Indian Wells Valley, Mojave Desert Slopes and Mojave 
  Desert.

* WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ300>311-313>315-141200-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-211214T1200Z/
West Side Mountains north of 198-Los Banos - Dos Palos-Merced -
Madera - Mendota-Planada - Le Grand - Snelling-Coalinga - Avenal-
West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties-Caruthers - San Joaquin -
Selma-Fresno-Clovis-West Side Mountains South of 198-
Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5-Delano-Wasco-Shafter-Hanford -
Corcoran - Lemoore-Buena Vista-Bakersfield-
Southeast San Joaquin Valley-
Including the cities of San Luis Reservoir, Los Banos, Merced, 
Madera, Atwater, Planada, Lake Mcclure, Le Grand, Avenal, 
Coalinga, Lemoore Station, Five Points, Kettleman City, Selma, 
Sanger, Parlier, Kingsburg, Kerman, Fresno, Blackwells Corner, 
McKittrick, Lost Hills, Buttonwillow, Delano, Wasco, Alpaugh, 
Shafter, Hanford, Lemoore, Corcoran, Taft, Bakersfield, 
and Richgrove
215 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central California.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

DCH
776 
WWUS76 KHNX 141151
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
351 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

CAZ316-334>336-141300-
/O.EXP.KHNX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-211214T1200Z/
South End San Joaquin Valley-Tehachapi-Grapevine-
Frazier Mountain Communities-
Including the cities of Lamont, Arvin, Tehachapi, Grapevine, 
Lebec, and Frazier Park
351 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Winds have diminished across the warned area and will continue to
trend lower through the morning. Gusty conditions will continue 
at times through the day.

$$

CAZ300>311-313>315-141300-
/O.EXP.KHNX.WI.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-211214T1200Z/
West Side Mountains north of 198-Los Banos - Dos Palos-Merced -
Madera - Mendota-Planada - Le Grand - Snelling-Coalinga - Avenal-
West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties-Caruthers - San Joaquin -
Selma-Fresno-Clovis-West Side Mountains South of 198-
Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5-Delano-Wasco-Shafter-Hanford -
Corcoran - Lemoore-Buena Vista-Bakersfield-
Southeast San Joaquin Valley-
Including the cities of San Luis Reservoir, Los Banos, Merced, 
Madera, Atwater, Planada, Lake Mcclure, Le Grand, Avenal, 
Coalinga, Lemoore Station, Five Points, Kettleman City, Selma, 
Sanger, Parlier, Kingsburg, Kerman, Fresno, Blackwells Corner, 
McKittrick, Lost Hills, Buttonwillow, Delano, Wasco, Alpaugh, 
Shafter, Hanford, Lemoore, Corcoran, Taft, Bakersfield, 
and Richgrove
351 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Winds have diminished across the advisory area and will continue 
to trend lower through the morning. Breezy conditions will continue
at times through the day.

$$

CAZ337>339-142000-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-211215T0800Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Mojave Desert Slopes-Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Mojave, Rosamond, 
California City, Randsburg, and Edwards AFB
351 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 
  55 mph.

* WHERE...Indian Wells Valley, Mojave Desert Slopes and Mojave 
  Desert.

* WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

DCH

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 13, 2:26 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryHNXKern34 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.