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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Hanford, CA

February 26, 2021

NWS Hanford, CA issued this wind advisory at Feb 26, 2021, 1:28 PM PST. It took effect at Feb 27, 2021, 8:00 AM PST. It was in force for 13 hr.

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Issued
Feb 26, 2021, 1:28 PM PST (21:28 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 27, 2021, 8:00 AM PST
Expired
Feb 27, 2021, 9:00 PM PST
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Hanford, CA

The text

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938 
WWUS76 KHNX 262128
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
128 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

CAZ196>199-270700-
/O.NEW.KHNX.WI.Y.0012.210227T0100Z-210227T0700Z/
Tehachapi Area-Fort Tejon-Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Tehachapi, Frazier Park, Grapevine, 
Lebec, Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, California City, 
Randsburg, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
128 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PST
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Through passes and canyons in the Kern County mountains
  and into adjacent desert areas below.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Travel will be difficult, particularly for high profile 
  vehicles, such as campers and tractor trailers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways affected include, but are not
  limited to Highway 14, 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. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ179>182-270700-
/O.NEW.KHNX.WI.Y.0013.210227T1600Z-210228T0500Z/
West Side Hills-San Joaquin Confluence-Merced and Madera-
Western San Joaquin Valley-
Including the cities of Avenal, Coalinga, San Luis Reservoir, 
Los Banos, Mendota, Merced, Madera, Atwater, Lemoore Station, 
Five Points, and Kettleman City
128 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...West side of the San Joaquin Valley north of Kern County
  and the West Side Hills.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 9 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Visibility may be reduced in areas of blowing dust. Travel can be
  difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles, such as 
  campers and tractor trailers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways affected include, but are not
  limited to Interstate 5, Highway 33, Highway 41, Highway 46,
  Highway 152 through Pacheco Pass, and Highway 198 west of
  Visalia. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ190-192>194-270700-
/O.NEW.KHNX.WI.Y.0014.210228T0600Z-210228T1800Z/
Central Sierra Foothills-Central Sierra-North Kings River-
Sequoia Kings-
Including the cities of Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Squaw Valley, 
Auberry, North Fork, Mariposa, Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, 
Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp, 
Wawona, Lake Wishon, Huntington Lake, Shaver Lake, Camp Nelson, 
Giant Forest, Lodgepole, Cedar Grove, Grant Grove, Hume Lake, 
and Johnsondale
128 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SATURDAY TO 10 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts around 45 mph
  expected. Local wind gusts near 60 mph possible over the Sierra
  crest and higher ridges.

* WHERE...Central Sierra Foothills, Central Sierra, North Kings 
  River and Sequoia Kings.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Saturday to 10 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds can blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs will be blown down and power outages may result. Dead or 
  damaged trees may be toppled.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Avoid being outside in forested areas as
  damaging wind gusts could blow down trees and block roadways. 
  Stay clear of power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
178 
WWUS76 KHNX 270635
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1035 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

CAZ196>199-270745-
/O.EXP.KHNX.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210227T0700Z/
Tehachapi Area-Fort Tejon-Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Tehachapi, Frazier Park, Grapevine, 
Lebec, Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, California City, 
Randsburg, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
1035 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PST THIS EVENING...

The Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire at 11 PM.

$$

CAZ179>182-271300-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0013.210227T1600Z-210228T0500Z/
West Side Hills-San Joaquin Confluence-Merced and Madera-
Western San Joaquin Valley-
Including the cities of Avenal, Coalinga, San Luis Reservoir, 
Los Banos, Mendota, Merced, Madera, Atwater, Lemoore Station, 
Five Points, and Kettleman City
1035 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...West side of the San Joaquin Valley north of Kern 
  County and the West Side Hills.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 9 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Visibility may be reduced in areas of blowing dust. 
  Travel can be difficult, particularly for high profile 
  vehicles, such as campers and tractor trailers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways affected include, but are not 
  limited to Interstate 5, Highway 33, Highway 41, Highway 46, 
  Highway 152 through Pacheco Pass, and Highway 198 west of 
  Visalia.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ190-192>194-271300-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0014.210228T0600Z-210228T1800Z/
Central Sierra Foothills-Central Sierra-North Kings River-
Sequoia Kings-
Including the cities of Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Squaw Valley, 
Auberry, North Fork, Mariposa, Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, 
Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp, 
Wawona, Lake Wishon, Huntington Lake, Shaver Lake, Camp Nelson, 
Giant Forest, Lodgepole, Cedar Grove, Grant Grove, Hume Lake, 
and Johnsondale
1035 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SATURDAY TO 10 AM
PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts around 45 mph 
  expected. Local wind gusts near 60 mph possible over the 
  Sierra crest and higher ridges.

* WHERE...Central Sierra Foothills, Central Sierra, North Kings 
  River and Sequoia Kings.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Saturday to 10 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds can blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs will be blown down and power outages may result. Dead or 
  damaged trees may be toppled.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Avoid being outside in forested areas as 
  damaging wind gusts could blow down trees and block roadways. 
  Stay clear of power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
212 
WWUS76 KHNX 271246
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
446 AM PST Sat Feb 27 2021

CAZ179>182-272100-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0013.210227T1600Z-210228T0500Z/
West Side Hills-San Joaquin Confluence-Merced and Madera-
Western San Joaquin Valley-
Including the cities of Avenal, Coalinga, San Luis Reservoir, 
Los Banos, Mendota, Merced, Madera, Atwater, Lemoore Station, 
Five Points, and Kettleman City
446 AM PST Sat Feb 27 2021

...A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM PST THIS MORNING
UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Sustained northwest winds 15 to 25 mph, with gusts near
  35 mph expected.

* WHERE...West side of the San Joaquin Valley north of Kern 
  County and the West Side Hills.

* WHEN...From 8 AM PST this morning until 9 PM PST this evening. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs may be blown down. Visibilities could be reduced in areas
  of blowing dust. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high
  profile vehicles, such as campers and tractor trailers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways affected include, but are not
  limited to Highway 33, Highway 41, Interstate 5 north of
  Kettleman City, Highway 198 west of Hanford, and Highway 152
  through Pacheco Pass. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ190-192>194-272100-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0014.210228T0600Z-210228T1800Z/
Central Sierra Foothills-Central Sierra-North Kings River-
Sequoia Kings-
Including the cities of Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Squaw Valley, 
Auberry, North Fork, Mariposa, Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, 
Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp, 
Wawona, Lake Wishon, Huntington Lake, Shaver Lake, Camp Nelson, 
Giant Forest, Lodgepole, Cedar Grove, Grant Grove, Hume Lake, 
and Johnsondale
446 AM PST Sat Feb 27 2021

...A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING UNTIL 
10 AM PST SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Sustained northeast winds 20 to 30 mph, with gusts around
  45 mph expected. Local wind gusts near 60 mph possible along the
  Sierra Nevada crest and on higher ridges.

* WHERE...Central Sierra Foothills, Central Sierra, North Kings 
  River, and Sequoia Kings.

* WHEN...From 10 PM PST this evening until 10 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds can blow around unsecured objects. Dead 
  or damaged trees may be toppled. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
BS
650 
WWUS76 KHNX 272102
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
102 PM PST Sat Feb 27 2021

CAZ179>182-280500-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210228T0500Z/
West Side Hills-San Joaquin Confluence-Merced and Madera-
Western San Joaquin Valley-
Including the cities of Avenal, Coalinga, San Luis Reservoir, 
Los Banos, Mendota, Merced, Madera, Atwater, Lemoore Station, 
Five Points, and Kettleman City
102 PM PST Sat Feb 27 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph, with gusts near 35 mph.

* WHERE...Central San Joaquin Valley north of Fresno, Western 
  San Joaquin Valley south of Mendota to the Tulare Lake Bed, 
  and West Side Hills.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Travel may be difficult, particularly for high profile 
  vehicles, such as campers and tractor trailers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways affected include, but are not
  limited to Highway 33, Highway 41, Interstate 5 north of
  Kettleman City, Highway 198 west of Hanford, and Highway 152
  through Pacheco Pass. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Andersen

CAZ190-192>194-280515-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0014.210228T0600Z-210228T1800Z/
Central Sierra Foothills-Central Sierra-North Kings River-
Sequoia Kings-
Including the cities of Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Squaw Valley, 
Auberry, North Fork, Mariposa, Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, 
Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp, 
Wawona, Lake Wishon, Huntington Lake, Shaver Lake, Camp Nelson, 
Giant Forest, Lodgepole, Cedar Grove, Grant Grove, Hume Lake, 
and Johnsondale
102 PM PST Sat Feb 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. Local wind gusts near 60 mph possible along the
  Sierra Nevada crest and on higher ridges.

* WHERE...Central Sierra, Central Sierra Foothills, Sequoia 
  Kings and North Kings River.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Andersen
116 
WWUS76 KHNX 280502
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
902 PM PST Sat Feb 27 2021

CAZ179>182-280615-
/O.EXP.KHNX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210228T0500Z/
West Side Hills-San Joaquin Confluence-Merced and Madera-
Western San Joaquin Valley-
Including the cities of Avenal, Coalinga, San Luis Reservoir, 
Los Banos, Mendota, Merced, Madera, Atwater, Lemoore Station, 
Five Points, and Kettleman City
902 PM PST Sat Feb 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have diminished and the wind advisory has expired.

$$

CAZ190-192>194-281315-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0014.210228T0600Z-210228T1800Z/
Central Sierra Foothills-Central Sierra-North Kings River-
Sequoia Kings-
Including the cities of Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Squaw Valley, 
Auberry, North Fork, Mariposa, Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, 
Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp, 
Wawona, Lake Wishon, Huntington Lake, Shaver Lake, Camp Nelson, 
Giant Forest, Lodgepole, Cedar Grove, Grant Grove, Hume Lake, 
and Johnsondale
902 PM PST Sat Feb 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. Local wind gusts near 60 mph possible along the 
  Sierra Nevada crest and on higher ridges.

* WHERE...Central Sierra, Central Sierra Foothills, Sequoia 
  Kings and North Kings River.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
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Feb 26, 1:28 PM PSTWind AdvisoryHNX37 hr

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