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Wind Advisory 46, NWS Hanford, CA

October 23, 20214 counties in California

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Vandenberg AFB, CA at 12:00Z on 2021-10-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Vandenberg AFB, CA at 12:00Z on 2021-10-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -62 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
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

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 23, 11:13 AM PDTWinter Storm WarningHNXFresno, Kern, Madera, Mariposa, Tulare, Tuolumne58 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.