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Wind Advisory 31, NWS Hanford, CA

April 23, 2021

NWS Hanford, CA issued this wind advisory at Apr 23, 2021, 11:41 AM PDT. It took effect at Apr 24, 2021, 12:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 30 hr.

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Issued
Apr 23, 2021, 11:41 AM PDT (18:41 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 24, 2021, 12:00 PM PDT
Expired
Apr 25, 2021, 5:49 PM PDT
In force
30 hr
Issued by
NWS Hanford, CA

The text

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429 
WWUS76 KHNX 231841
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1141 AM PDT Fri Apr 23 2021

CAZ198-199-240245-
/O.NEW.KHNX.WI.Y.0031.210424T1900Z-210426T0100Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, 
California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
1141 AM PDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 12 PM PDT SATURDAY TO 6 PM PDT 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  expected. Gusts to 55 mph are possible right below the passes.
  There will be a lull in wind speeds Saturday night. 

* WHERE...The Kern County desert. The strongest winds will occur
  right below the mountain passes.  

* WHEN...From 12 PM PDT Saturday to 6 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Blowing dust will restrict visibility to a mile or less in some
  locations Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon. Strong cross
  winds will be a hazard for high profile vehicles such as campers
  and tractor trailers. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted include Highway 58 below
  Tehachapi pass in the vicinity of Mojave...Highway 14...Highway
  178 below Walker pass and U.S. 395. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects such as lawn and patio
furniture.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
590 
WWUS76 KHNX 240223
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
723 PM PDT Fri Apr 23 2021

CAZ198-199-241030-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0031.210424T1900Z-210426T0100Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, 
California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
723 PM PDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 PM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. Gusts to 55 mph are possible right below the passes. 
  There will be a lull in wind speeds Saturday night.

* WHERE...The Kern County desert. The strongest winds will occur 
  right below the mountain passes.

* WHEN...From 12 PM PDT Saturday to 6 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Blowing dust will restrict visibility to a mile or 
  less in some locations Saturday afternoon and Sunday 
  afternoon. Strong cross winds will be a hazard for high 
  profile vehicles such as campers and tractor trailers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted include Highway 58 
  below Tehachapi pass in the vicinity of Mojave...Highway 14...
  Highway 178 below Walker pass and U.S. 395.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects such as lawn and patio
furniture.

&&

$$

DS
001 
WWUS76 KHNX 241010
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
310 AM PDT Sat Apr 24 2021

CAZ198-199-242130-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0031.210424T1900Z-210426T0100Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, 
California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
310 AM PDT Sat Apr 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  expected. Gusts reaching to 55 mph are possible right below the 
  passes. There will be a lull in wind speeds Saturday night.

* WHERE...The Kern County desert. The strongest winds will occur 
  right below the mountain passes.

* WHEN...From 12 PM PDT Saturday to 6 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Blowing dust will restrict visibility to a mile or 
  less in some locations Saturday afternoon and Sunday 
  afternoon. Strong cross winds will be a hazard for high 
  profile vehicles such as campers and tractor trailers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted include Highway 58 
  below Tehachapi pass in the vicinity of Mojave...Highway 14... 
  Highway 178 below Walker pass and U.S. 395.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects such as lawn and patio
furniture.

&&

$$

Molina
748 
WWUS76 KHNX 242112
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
212 PM PDT Sat Apr 24 2021

CAZ198-199-250500-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-210426T0100Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, 
California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
212 PM PDT Sat Apr 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. Gusts reaching to 55 mph are possible right below 
  the passes. There will be a lull in wind speeds Saturday night.

* WHERE...The Kern County desert. The strongest winds will occur 
  right below the mountain passes.

* WHEN...From 12 PM PDT Saturday to 6 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Blowing dust will restrict visibility to a mile or 
  less in some locations Saturday afternoon and Sunday 
  afternoon. Strong cross winds will be a hazard for high 
  profile vehicles such as campers and tractor trailers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted include Highway 58 
  below Tehachapi pass in the vicinity of Mojave...Highway 14... 
  Highway 178 below Walker pass and U.S. 395..

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
500 
WWUS76 KHNX 250319
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
819 PM PDT Sat Apr 24 2021

CAZ198-199-251200-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-210426T0100Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, 
California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
819 PM PDT Sat Apr 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Sustained southwest winds 20 to 30 mph, with gusts near
  45 mph expected. Wind gusts near 55 mph are possible just below
  the passes. There will be a lull in wind speeds tonight. 

* WHERE...The Kern County desert. 

* WHEN...Valid until 6 PM PDT Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs may be blown down. Blowing dust will restrict visibilities
  to one mile or less in some locations Sunday afternoon. Travel
  will be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways affected include, but are not
  limited to Highway 14, U.S. Highway 395, Highway 58 below
  Tehachapi Pass, and Highway 178 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.

&&

$$
BS
441 
WWUS76 KHNX 251135
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
435 AM PDT Sun Apr 25 2021

CAZ198-199-252030-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-210426T0100Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, 
California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
435 AM PDT Sun Apr 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...The Kern County desert.

* WHEN...Valid until 6 PM PDT Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs may be blown down. Blowing dust will restrict 
  visibilities to one mile or less in some locations Sunday 
  afternoon. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways affected include, but are not
  limited to Highway 14, U.S. Highway 395, Highway 58 below
  Tehachapi Pass, and Highway 178 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.

&&

$$

Molina
308 
WWUS76 KHNX 252029
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
129 PM PDT Sun Apr 25 2021

CAZ198-199-260430-
/O.EXT.KHNX.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-210426T1000Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, 
California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
129 PM PDT Sun Apr 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...The Kern County desert.

* WHEN...The advisory has been extended until 3 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs may be blown down. Blowing dust will restrict 
  visibilities to one mile or less in some locations Sunday 
  afternoon. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways affected include, but are not 
  limited to Highway 14, U.S. Highway 395, Highway 58 below 
  Tehachapi Pass, and Highway 178 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.

&&

$$

CMc
926 
WWUS76 KHNX 260049
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
549 PM PDT Sun Apr 25 2021

CAZ198-199-260200-
/O.CAN.KHNX.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-210426T1000Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, 
California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, and Mojave
549 PM PDT Sun Apr 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts of 45 mph to 57 mph are no longer expected in the Kern
County desert. Therefore, the Wind Advisory, which was in effect
for the Kern County desert, has been cancelled. 

$$
BS

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