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Wind Advisory 33, NWS Hanford, CA

April 30, 2021

NWS Hanford, CA issued this wind advisory at Apr 30, 2021, 1:55 AM PDT. It took effect at May 1, 2021, 12:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 36 hr.

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Issued
Apr 30, 2021, 1:55 AM PDT (08:55 UTC)
In effect from
May 1, 2021, 12:00 PM PDT
Expired
May 3, 2021, 12:00 AM PDT
In force
36 hr
Issued by
NWS Hanford, CA

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
155 AM PDT Fri Apr 30 2021

CAZ194>199-301700-
/O.NEW.KHNX.WI.Y.0033.210501T1900Z-210502T1200Z/
Sequoia Kings-Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area-Fort Tejon-
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, 
Cedar Grove, Grant Grove, Hume Lake, Johnsondale, Lake Isabella, 
Kernville, Tehachapi, Frazier Park, Grapevine, Lebec, Inyokern, 
Ridgecrest, Rosamond, California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, 
and Mojave
155 AM PDT Fri Apr 30 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 5 AM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
  The strongest gusts are likely to occur just below the passes.

* WHERE...Sequoia Kings, Lake Isabella, Tehachapi Area, Fort 
  Tejon, Indian Wells Valley and Kern County Desert.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 5 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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, especially for high profile vehicles
  such as campers and tractor trailers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted by strong winds include
  Highway 58 through and below Tehachapi pass in the vicinity of
  Mojave, Highway 14, 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.

&&

$$

DCH
9 follow-up statements
536 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
947 AM PDT Fri Apr 30 2021

CAZ194>199-010100-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0033.210501T1900Z-210502T1200Z/
Sequoia Kings-Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area-Fort Tejon-
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, 
Cedar Grove, Grant Grove, Hume Lake, Johnsondale, Lake Isabella, 
Kernville, Tehachapi, Frazier Park, Grapevine, Lebec, Inyokern, 
Ridgecrest, Rosamond, California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, 
and Mojave
947 AM PDT Fri Apr 30 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 5 AM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
  The strongest gusts will occur just below the passes and along
  the Sierra crest.

* WHERE...The Sierra crest in the Tulare County mountains as well
  as the Kern County mountains and desert. 

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 5 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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, especially for high profile 
  vehicles such as campers and tractor trailers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted by strong winds include 
  Highway 58 through and below Tehachapi pass in the vicinity of 
  Mojave, Highway 14, 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.

&&

$$
342 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
542 PM PDT Fri Apr 30 2021

CAZ194>199-010845-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0033.210501T1900Z-210502T1200Z/
Sequoia Kings-Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area-Fort Tejon-
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, 
Cedar Grove, Grant Grove, Hume Lake, Johnsondale, Lake Isabella, 
Kernville, Tehachapi, Frazier Park, Grapevine, Lebec, Inyokern, 
Ridgecrest, Rosamond, California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, 
and Mojave
542 PM PDT Fri Apr 30 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 5 AM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected. The strongest gusts will occur just below the passes 
  and along the Sierra crest.

* WHERE...The Sierra crest in the Tulare County mountains as 
  well as the Kern County mountains and desert.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 5 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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, especially for high profile 
  vehicles such as campers and tractor trailers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted by strong winds include
  Highway 58 through and below Tehachapi pass in the vicinity of
  Mojave, Highway 14, 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.

&&

$$
Dudley
900 
WWUS76 KHNX 010834
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
134 AM PDT Sat May 1 2021

CAZ194>199-011645-
/O.EXT.KHNX.WI.Y.0033.210501T1900Z-210503T0700Z/
Sequoia Kings-Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area-Fort Tejon-
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, 
Cedar Grove, Grant Grove, Hume Lake, Johnsondale, Lake Isabella, 
Kernville, Tehachapi, Frazier Park, Grapevine, Lebec, Inyokern, 
Ridgecrest, Rosamond, California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, 
and Mojave
134 AM PDT Sat May 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT PDT
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected. The strongest gusts will occur just below the passes 
  and along the Sierra crest.

* WHERE...Mainly the Kern County mountain and desert areas, except
  for a portion of the Sierra Nevada crest in far southeastern 
  Tulare County.

* WHEN...From noon today to midnight PDT Sunday night.

* 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, especially for high profile vehicles
  such as campers and tractor trailers. Blowing dust could also 
  reduce visibility to around one mile at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted by strong winds include 
  Highway 58 through and below Tehachapi pass in the vicinity of 
  Mojave, Highway 14, 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.

&&

$$

BSO
701 
WWUS76 KHNX 011632
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
932 AM PDT Sat May 1 2021

CAZ194>199-020100-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0033.210501T1900Z-210503T0700Z/
Sequoia Kings-Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area-Fort Tejon-
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, 
Cedar Grove, Grant Grove, Hume Lake, Johnsondale, Lake Isabella, 
Kernville, Tehachapi, Frazier Park, Grapevine, Lebec, Inyokern, 
Ridgecrest, Rosamond, California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, 
and Mojave
932 AM PDT Sat May 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY UNTIL MIDNIGHT
PDT SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected. The strongest gusts will occur just below the passes 
  and along the Sierra crest.

* WHERE...Mainly the Kern County mountain and desert areas, 
  except for a portion of the Sierra Nevada crest in far 
  southeastern Tulare County.

* WHEN...From noon today to midnight PDT Sunday night.

* 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, especially for high profile 
  vehicles such as campers and tractor trailers. Blowing dust 
  could also reduce visibility to around one mile at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted by strong winds include 
  Highway 58 through and below Tehachapi pass in the vicinity of 
  Mojave, Highway 14, 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.

&&

$$

DS
640 
WWUS76 KHNX 020039
NPWHNX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
539 PM PDT Sat May 1 2021

CAZ194>199-020845-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210503T0700Z/
Sequoia Kings-Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area-Fort Tejon-
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, 
Cedar Grove, Grant Grove, Hume Lake, Johnsondale, Lake Isabella, 
Kernville, Tehachapi, Frazier Park, Grapevine, Lebec, Inyokern, 
Ridgecrest, Rosamond, California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, 
and Mojave
539 PM PDT Sat May 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected. The strongest gusts will occur just below the passes 
  and along the Sierra crest.

* WHERE...Mainly the Kern County mountain and desert areas, 
  except for a portion of the Sierra Nevada crest in far 
  southeastern Tulare County.

* WHEN...From noon today to midnight PDT Sunday night.

* 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, especially for high profile 
  vehicles such as campers and tractor trailers. Blowing dust 
  could also reduce visibility to around one mile at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted by strong winds include 
  Highway 58 through and below Tehachapi pass in the vicinity of 
  Mojave, Highway 14, 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.

&&

$$

CMc
953 
WWUS76 KHNX 020844
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
144 AM PDT Sun May 2 2021

CAZ194>199-021645-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210503T0700Z/
Sequoia Kings-Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area-Fort Tejon-
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, 
Cedar Grove, Grant Grove, Hume Lake, Johnsondale, Lake Isabella, 
Kernville, Tehachapi, Frazier Park, Grapevine, Lebec, Inyokern, 
Ridgecrest, Rosamond, California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, 
and Mojave
144 AM PDT Sun May 2 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected. The strongest gusts will occur just below the passes 
  and along the Sierra crest.

* WHERE...Mainly the Kern County mountain and desert areas, 
  except for a portion of the Sierra Nevada crest in far 
  southeastern Tulare County.

* WHEN...Until Midnight PDT tonight.

* 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, especially for high profile 
  vehicles such as campers and tractor trailers. Blowing dust 
  could also reduce visibility to around one mile at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted by strong winds include 
  Highway 58 through and below Tehachapi pass in the vicinity of 
  Mojave, Highway 14, 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.

&&

$$

BSO
032 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
936 AM PDT Sun May 2 2021

CAZ194>199-030000-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210503T0700Z/
Sequoia Kings-Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area-Fort Tejon-
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, 
Cedar Grove, Grant Grove, Hume Lake, Johnsondale, Lake Isabella, 
Kernville, Tehachapi, Frazier Park, Grapevine, Lebec, Inyokern, 
Ridgecrest, Rosamond, California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, 
and Mojave
936 AM PDT Sun May 2 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected. The strongest gusts will occur just below the passes 
  and along the Sierra crest.

* WHERE...Mainly the Kern County mountain and desert areas, 
  except for a portion of the Sierra Nevada crest in far 
  southeastern Tulare County.

* WHEN...Until Midnight PDT tonight.

* 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, especially for high profile 
  vehicles such as campers and tractor trailers. Blowing dust 
  could also reduce visibility to around one mile at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted by strong winds include 
  Highway 58 through and below Tehachapi pass in the vicinity of 
  Mojave, Highway 14, 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.

&&

$$

DS
532 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
436 PM PDT Sun May 2 2021

CAZ194>199-030700-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210503T0700Z/
Sequoia Kings-Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area-Fort Tejon-
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, 
Cedar Grove, Grant Grove, Hume Lake, Johnsondale, Lake Isabella, 
Kernville, Tehachapi, Frazier Park, Grapevine, Lebec, Inyokern, 
Ridgecrest, Rosamond, California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, 
and Mojave
436 PM PDT Sun May 2 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected. The strongest gusts will occur just below the passes 
  and along the Sierra crest.

* WHERE...Mainly the Kern County mountain and desert areas, 
  except for a portion of the Sierra Nevada crest in far 
  southeastern Tulare County.

* WHEN...Until Midnight PDT tonight.

* 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, especially for high profile 
  vehicles such as campers and tractor trailers. Blowing dust 
  could also reduce visibility to around one mile at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted by strong winds include 
  Highway 58 through and below Tehachapi pass in the vicinity of 
  Mojave, Highway 14, 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.

&&

$$

CMc
145 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1150 PM PDT Sun May 2 2021

CAZ194>199-030800-
/O.EXP.KHNX.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210503T0700Z/
Sequoia Kings-Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area-Fort Tejon-
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
Including the cities of Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, 
Cedar Grove, Grant Grove, Hume Lake, Johnsondale, Lake Isabella, 
Kernville, Tehachapi, Frazier Park, Grapevine, Lebec, Inyokern, 
Ridgecrest, Rosamond, California City, Randsburg, Edwards AFB, 
and Mojave
1150 PM PDT Sun May 2 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT...

The Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire at Midnight tonight,
although local gusts around 40 miles per hour are possible at 
times for the next 1 or 2 hours.

$$

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