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Wind Advisory 46, NWS Hanford, CA
NWS Hanford, CA issued this wind advisory at Oct 23, 2021, 1:04 PM PDT for 4 counties in California. It took effect at Oct 24, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 36 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 23, 2021, 1:04 PM PDT (20:04 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 24, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- Oct 25, 2021, 11:00 PM PDT
- In force
- 36 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Hanford, CA
Counties Fresno County, CA, Kern County, CA, Kings County, CA, Merced County, CA
The radar
The San Joaquin Valley radar (KHNX), 9 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:06 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Vandenberg AFB, CA (KVBG), launched 12:00Z, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 192 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 824 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 48 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -62 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -9 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
613 WWUS76 KHNX 232004 NPWHNX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 104 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021 CAZ300-304-308-240400- /O.NEW.KHNX.WI.Y.0046.211024T1800Z-211025T1800Z/ West Side Mountains north of 198-Coalinga - Avenal- West Side Mountains South of 198- Including the cities of San Luis Reservoir, Avenal, Coalinga, Blackwells Corner, and McKittrick 104 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 11 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...West Side Mountains north of 198, Coalinga -Avenal and West Side Mountains South of 198. * WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 11 AM PDT 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. && $$
7 follow-up statements
502 WWUS76 KHNX 240342 NPWHNX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 842 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021 CAZ300-304-308-241200- /O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0046.211024T1800Z-211025T1800Z/ West Side Mountains north of 198-Coalinga - Avenal- West Side Mountains South of 198- Including the cities of San Luis Reservoir, Avenal, Coalinga, Blackwells Corner, and McKittrick 842 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 11 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...West Side Mountains north of 198, Coalinga Avenal -and West Side Mountains South of 198. * WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 11 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
567 WWUS76 KHNX 241150 NPWHNX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 450 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021 CAZ300-304-308-242000- /O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0046.211024T1800Z-211025T1800Z/ West Side Mountains north of 198-Coalinga - Avenal- West Side Mountains South of 198- Including the cities of San Luis Reservoir, Avenal, Coalinga, Blackwells Corner, and McKittrick 450 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...West Side Mountains north of 198, West Side Mountains South of 198 and Coalinga-Avenal. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 AM PDT 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. && $$
225 WWUS76 KHNX 241945 NPWHNX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 1245 PM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021 CAZ337-339-250400- /O.EXB.KHNX.WI.Y.0046.211025T1700Z-211026T0300Z/ Indian Wells Valley-Mojave Desert- Including the cities of Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, California City, Randsburg, and Edwards AFB 1245 PM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Indian Wells Valley and Mojave Desert. Includes areas along Highways 58 and 178, as well as U.S. 395. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ338-250400- /O.EXB.KHNX.WI.Y.0046.211025T1700Z-211026T0600Z/ Mojave Desert Slopes- Including the city of Mojave 1245 PM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 11 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. Includes areas along Highways 14, 58, 178, and U.S. 395. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM PDT 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. && $$ CAZ300-304-308-250400- /O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-211025T1800Z/ West Side Mountains north of 198-Coalinga - Avenal- West Side Mountains South of 198- Including the cities of San Luis Reservoir, Avenal, Coalinga, Blackwells Corner, and McKittrick 1245 PM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...West Side Mountains north of Highway 198, West Side Mountains south of Highway 198 and Coalinga-Avenal. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ BSO
457 WWUS76 KHNX 250206 NPWHNX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 706 PM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021 CAZ300-304-308-251800- /O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-211025T1800Z/ West Side Mountains north of 198-Coalinga - Avenal- West Side Mountains South of 198- Including the cities of San Luis Reservoir, Avenal, Coalinga, Blackwells Corner, and McKittrick 706 PM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...West Side Mountains north of Highway 198, West Side Mountains south of Highway 198 and Coalinga-Avenal. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT 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. && $$ CAZ337-339-251900- /O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0046.211025T1700Z-211026T0300Z/ Indian Wells Valley-Mojave Desert- Including the cities of Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, California City, Randsburg, and Edwards AFB 706 PM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Indian Wells Valley and Mojave Desert. Includes areas along Highways 58 and 178, as well as U.S. 395. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ338-251900- /O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0046.211025T1700Z-211026T0600Z/ Mojave Desert Slopes- Including the city of Mojave 706 PM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 11 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. Includes areas along Highways 14, 58, 178, and U.S. 395. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM PDT 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. && $$
085 WWUS76 KHNX 251745 NPWHNX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 1045 AM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021 CAZ300-304-308-251845- /O.EXP.KHNX.WI.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-211025T1800Z/ West Side Mountains north of 198-Coalinga - Avenal- West Side Mountains South of 198- Including the cities of San Luis Reservoir, Avenal, Coalinga, Blackwells Corner, and McKittrick 1045 AM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING... Wind speeds will continue to diminish this afternoon. $$ CAZ337-339-260300- /O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-211026T0300Z/ Indian Wells Valley-Mojave Desert- Including the cities of Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, California City, Randsburg, and Edwards AFB 1045 AM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Indian Wells Valley and Mojave Desert. Includes areas along Highways 58 and 178, as well as U.S. 395. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM PDT 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. && $$ CAZ338-260300- /O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-211026T0600Z/ Mojave Desert Slopes- Including the city of Mojave 1045 AM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. Includes areas along Highways 14, 58, 178, and U.S. 395. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
340 WWUS76 KHNX 260258 NPWHNX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 758 PM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021 CAZ337-339-260400- /O.EXP.KHNX.WI.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-211026T0300Z/ Indian Wells Valley-Mojave Desert- Including the cities of Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, California City, Randsburg, and Edwards AFB 758 PM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... Winds have trended lower over the last couple of hours and will continue to do so. Therefore, the wind advisory will be allowed to expire at 8 PM PDT this evening. $$ Andersen CAZ338-260600- /O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-211026T0600Z/ Mojave Desert Slopes- Including the city of Mojave 758 PM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Andersen
791 WWUS76 KHNX 260546 NPWHNX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 1046 PM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021 CAZ338-260700- /O.EXP.KHNX.WI.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-211026T0600Z/ Mojave Desert Slopes- Including the city of Mojave 1046 PM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... Winds have diminished and trended lower over the advisory area. A few locations in the higher elevations will still remain gusty to breezy for the next couple of hours. However, most locations have already fell below advisory criteria and will therefore allow the wind advisory to expire at 11 PM this evening. $$ Andersen
The office that day
Everything else NWS Hanford, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 11:13 AM PDT | Winter Storm Warning | HNX | Fresno, Kern, Madera, Mariposa, Tulare, Tuolumne | 58 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.