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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Hanford, CA

March 22, 2021

NWS Hanford, CA issued this wind advisory at Mar 22, 2021, 2:03 PM PDT. It took effect at Mar 23, 2021, 1:00 PM PDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 22, 2021, 2:03 PM PDT (21:03 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 23, 2021, 1:00 PM PDT
Expired
Mar 22, 2021, 7:19 PM PDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Hanford, CA

The text

As transmitted.

967 
WWUS76 KHNX 222103
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
203 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

CAZ192-193-230515-
/O.NEW.KHNX.WI.Y.0021.210323T2000Z-210324T1200Z/
Central Sierra-North Kings River-
Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, 
Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp, 
Wawona, Lake Wishon, Huntington Lake, and Shaver Lake
203 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Central Sierra Nevada and North Kings River. This
  includes the Yosemite and Sierra National Forest areas.
 
* WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Dead
  trees and tree limbs and 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.

&&

$$

CAZ196>199-230515-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0020.210323T0000Z-210323T1500Z/
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
203 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Indian Wells Valley, Kern County Desert, Tehachapi 
  Area and Fort Tejon.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

* 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 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.

&&

$$

CMc
1 follow-up statement
226 
WWUS76 KHNX 230219
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
719 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

CAZ192-193-231000-
/O.UPG.KHNX.WI.Y.0021.210323T2000Z-210324T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KHNX.HW.W.0005.210323T2000Z-210324T1200Z/
Central Sierra-North Kings River-
Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, 
Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp, 
Wawona, Lake Wishon, Huntington Lake, and Shaver Lake
719 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 5 AM PDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Sierra and North Kings River.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways affected include, but are not
  limited to Highway 120, Highway 140, Highway 41 and Highway 168.
  This High Wind Warning replaces the Wind Advisory which had
  previously been in effect for this area.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ196>199-231000-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210323T1500Z/
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
719 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Indian Wells Valley, Kern County Desert, Tehachapi 
  Area and Fort Tejon.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

* 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 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

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