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Wind Advisory 22, NWS Hanford, CA

March 23, 2021

NWS Hanford, CA issued this wind advisory at Mar 23, 2021, 2:40 AM PDT. It took effect at Mar 23, 2021, 12:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 17 hr.

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Issued
Mar 23, 2021, 2:40 AM PDT (09:40 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 23, 2021, 12:00 PM PDT
Expired
Mar 24, 2021, 5:00 AM PDT
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Hanford, CA

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556 
WWUS76 KHNX 230940
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
240 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

CAZ192-193-231745-
/O.CON.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
240 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. 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.
 

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>182-231745-
/O.NEW.KHNX.WI.Y.0022.210323T1900Z-210324T0300Z/
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
240 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph 
  expected.

* 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...From noon today to 8 PM PDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ196>199-231500-
/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
240 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
577 
WWUS76 KHNX 231450
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
750 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

CAZ196>199-231600-
/O.EXP.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
750 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

The strongest winds have decreased in the desert and through
Tehachapi pass, therefore the Advisory has been allowed to 
expire.

$$

CAZ192-193-232300-
/O.CON.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
750 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. 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.

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>182-232300-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0022.210323T1900Z-210324T0300Z/
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
750 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM PDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph 
  expected.

* 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...From noon today to 8 PM PDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

CMc
673 
WWUS76 KHNX 231908
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1208 PM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

CAZ192-193-240315-
/O.CON.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
1208 PM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. 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.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ195-196-198-199-240315-
/O.EXB.KHNX.WI.Y.0022.210324T0000Z-210324T1200Z/
Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area-Indian Wells Valley-
Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Lake Isabella, Kernville, Tehachapi, 
Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, California City, Randsburg, 
Edwards AFB, and Mojave
1208 PM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Indian Wells Valley, Kern County desert, and the Lake 
  Isabella area.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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 through Red Rock Canyon, U.S. Highway 
  395, Highway 178 through and below Walker Pass, including the 
  town of Inyokern.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ179>182-240300-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210324T0300Z/
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
1208 PM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph 
  expected.

* 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...From noon today to 8 PM PDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

CMc
218 
WWUS76 KHNX 240332
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
832 PM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

CAZ192-193-241200-
/O.CON.KHNX.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-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
832 PM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. 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.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ195-196-198-199-241200-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210324T1200Z/
Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area-Indian Wells Valley-
Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Lake Isabella, Kernville, Tehachapi, 
Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, California City, Randsburg, 
Edwards AFB, and Mojave
832 PM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Indian Wells Valley, Kern County desert, and the Lake 
  Isabella area.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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 through Red Rock Canyon, U.S. Highway 
  395, Highway 178 through and below Walker Pass, including the 
  town of Inyokern.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
020 
WWUS76 KHNX 241149
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
449 AM PDT Wed Mar 24 2021

CAZ192-193-241300-
/O.EXP.KHNX.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-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
449 AM PDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

Winds have decreased in these areas, so the High Wind Warning will
be allowed to expire at 5 AM PDT.

$$

CAZ198-199-242100-
/O.EXP.KHNX.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210324T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KHNX.WI.Y.0023.210325T1800Z-210326T0600Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, 
California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
449 AM PDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT THURSDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds are possible at times and could make
  driving difficult, including along Highways 14, 58, 178, and 
  U.S 395. 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.

&&

$$

CAZ195-196-241300-
/O.EXP.KHNX.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210324T1200Z/
Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area-
Including the cities of Lake Isabella, Kernville, and Tehachapi
449 AM PDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

Winds have generally decreased in these areas, so the Wind
Advisory will be allowed to expire at 5 AM PDT. Local gusts 
around 45 mph are possible until around sunrise.

$$

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