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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Hanford, CA

January 24, 2021

NWS Hanford, CA issued this wind advisory at Jan 24, 2021, 12:48 PM PST. It took effect at Jan 24, 2021, 8:00 PM PST. It was in force for 16 hr.

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Issued
Jan 24, 2021, 12:48 PM PST (20:48 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 24, 2021, 8:00 PM PST
Expired
Jan 25, 2021, 12:00 PM PST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Hanford, CA

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964 
WWUS76 KHNX 242048
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1248 PM PST Sun Jan 24 2021

CAZ198-199-250500-
/O.CON.KHNX.HW.W.0002.210125T0800Z-210126T0800Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, 
California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
1248 PM PST Sun Jan 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT PST MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Sustained west winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts near 80 
  mph expected. The most intense wind gusts will impact areas 
  just below mountain passes, especially around Mojave.

* WHERE...Indian Wells Valley and Kern County Desert.

* WHEN...From midnight Sunday night until midnight Monday night.

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

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

&&

$$

CAZ179-250500-
/O.NEW.KHNX.WI.Y.0002.210125T0400Z-210125T2000Z/
West Side Hills-
Including the cities of Avenal, Coalinga, and San Luis Reservoir
1248 PM PST Sun Jan 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...West Side Hills.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to noon PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ180>187-250500-
/O.NEW.KHNX.HZ.A.0001.210126T0800Z-210126T1700Z/
San Joaquin Confluence-Merced and Madera-
Western San Joaquin Valley-Foggy Bottom-Fresno-Tulare County-
Southern Kings County-Western San Joaquin Valley in Kern County-
Including the cities of Los Banos, Mendota, Merced, Madera, 
Atwater, Lemoore Station, Five Points, Kettleman City, Hanford, 
Lemoore, Corcoran, Fresno, Goshen, Visalia, Tulare, Porterville, 
Alpaugh, Wasco, and Shafter
1248 PM PST Sun Jan 24 2021

...HARD FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible.

* WHERE...The Central San Joaquin Valley.

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

DCH
3 follow-up statements
585 
WWUS76 KHNX 250331
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
731 PM PST Sun Jan 24 2021

CAZ198-199-251100-
/O.CON.KHNX.HW.W.0002.210125T0800Z-210126T0800Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, 
California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
731 PM PST Sun Jan 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT PST MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Sustained west winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts near 80 
  mph expected. The most intense wind gusts will impact areas 
  just below mountain passes, especially around Mojave.

* WHERE...Indian Wells Valley and Kern County Desert.

* WHEN...From midnight Sunday night until midnight Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging wind gusts will blow down power lines. 
  Power outages are expected. Travel will be perilous, 
  particularly 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.

&&

$$

CAZ179-251100-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0002.210125T0400Z-210125T2000Z/
West Side Hills-
Including the cities of Avenal, Coalinga, and San Luis Reservoir
731 PM PST Sun Jan 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...West Side Hills.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to noon PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ180>187-251100-
/O.CON.KHNX.HZ.A.0001.210126T0800Z-210126T1700Z/
San Joaquin Confluence-Merced and Madera-
Western San Joaquin Valley-Foggy Bottom-Fresno-Tulare County-
Southern Kings County-Western San Joaquin Valley in Kern County-
Including the cities of Los Banos, Mendota, Merced, Madera, 
Atwater, Lemoore Station, Five Points, Kettleman City, Hanford, 
Lemoore, Corcoran, Fresno, Goshen, Visalia, Tulare, Porterville, 
Alpaugh, Wasco, and Shafter
731 PM PST Sun Jan 24 2021

...HARD FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible.

* WHERE...The Central San Joaquin Valley.

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$
880 
WWUS76 KHNX 251040
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
240 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021

CAZ198-199-252000-
/O.CON.KHNX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210126T0800Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, 
California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
240 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Sustained west winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts near 80 
  mph expected. The most intense wind gusts will impact areas 
  just below mountain passes, especially around Mojave.

* WHERE...Indian Wells Valley and Kern County Desert.

* WHEN...Until midnight Tonight.

* IMPACTS...Damaging wind gusts will blow down power lines. 
  Power outages are expected. Travel will be perilous, 
  particularly 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.

&&

$$

CAZ179-252000-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210125T2000Z/
West Side Hills-
Including the cities of Avenal, Coalinga, and San Luis Reservoir
240 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...West Side Hills.

* WHEN...Until 12 Noon PST Today.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ180>187-252000-
/O.CON.KHNX.HZ.A.0001.210126T0800Z-210126T1700Z/
San Joaquin Confluence-Merced and Madera-
Western San Joaquin Valley-Foggy Bottom-Fresno-Tulare County-
Southern Kings County-Western San Joaquin Valley in Kern County-
Including the cities of Los Banos, Mendota, Merced, Madera, 
Atwater, Lemoore Station, Five Points, Kettleman City, Hanford, 
Lemoore, Corcoran, Fresno, Goshen, Visalia, Tulare, Porterville, 
Alpaugh, Wasco, and Shafter
240 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021

...HARD FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible.

* WHERE...The Central San Joaquin Valley.

* WHEN...From late Tonight through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$
080 
WWUS76 KHNX 251949
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1149 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021

CAZ179-252100-
/O.EXP.KHNX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210125T2000Z/
West Side Hills-
Including the cities of Avenal, Coalinga, and San Luis Reservoir
1149 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON PST TODAY...

Winds have subsided. We will allow the advisory to expire at Noon.

$$

Andersen

CAZ198-199-260400-
/O.CON.KHNX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210126T0800Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, 
California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
1149 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. The 
         most intense wind gusts will impact areas just below 
         the mountain passes, especially around Mojave.

* WHERE...Indian Wells Valley and Kern County Desert.

* WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

Andersen

CAZ180>187-260400-
/O.CON.KHNX.HZ.A.0001.210126T0800Z-210126T1700Z/
San Joaquin Confluence-Merced and Madera-
Western San Joaquin Valley-Foggy Bottom-Fresno-Tulare County-
Southern Kings County-Western San Joaquin Valley in Kern County-
Including the cities of Los Banos, Mendota, Merced, Madera, 
Atwater, Lemoore Station, Five Points, Kettleman City, Hanford, 
Lemoore, Corcoran, Fresno, Goshen, Visalia, Tulare, Porterville, 
Alpaugh, Wasco, and Shafter
1149 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021

...HARD FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible.

* WHERE...The Central San Joaquin Valley.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

Andersen

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