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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Hanford, CA
NWS Hanford, CA issued this wind advisory at Apr 6, 2026, 10:05 PM PDT for Kern County, California. It was in force for 3 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 6, 2026, 10:05 PM PDT (05:05 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 9, 2026, 11:00 PM PDT
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS Hanford, CA
County Kern County, CA
The radar
The Edwards AFB radar (KEYX), 110 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:07 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
Las Vegas, NV (KVEF), launched 00:00Z, 5.1 hours before the alert went out and 310 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
- 5797 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 17 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 2 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 28 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
433 WWUS76 KHNX 070505 NPWHNX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 1005 PM PDT Mon Apr 6 2026 CAZ338-071400- /O.NEW.KHNX.WI.Y.0013.260407T0505Z-260408T1800Z/ Mojave Desert Slopes- Including the cities of Mojave 1005 PM PDT Mon Apr 6 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ SM
11 follow-up statements
673 WWUS76 KHNX 071332 NPWHNX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 632 AM PDT Tue Apr 7 2026 CAZ338-072200- /O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260408T1800Z/ Mojave Desert Slopes- Including the cities of Mojave 632 AM PDT Tue Apr 7 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ BSO
680 WWUS76 KHNX 072127 NPWHNX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 227 PM PDT Tue Apr 7 2026 CAZ332-080530- /O.NEW.KHNX.LW.Y.0003.260407T2127Z-260408T1800Z/ Kern River Valley- Including the cities of Kernville and Lake Isabella 227 PM PDT Tue Apr 7 2026 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...Lake Isabella. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. $$ CAZ338-080530- /O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260408T1800Z/ Mojave Desert Slopes- Including the cities of Mojave 227 PM PDT Tue Apr 7 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Includes Highways 14, 58, 178, and 395. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ ND
962 WWUS76 KHNX 080519 NPWHNX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 1019 PM PDT Tue Apr 7 2026 CAZ338-081400- /O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260408T1800Z/ Mojave Desert Slopes- Including the cities of Mojave 1019 PM PDT Tue Apr 7 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Includes Highways 14, 58, 178, and 395. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ332-081400- /O.CON.KHNX.LW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260408T1800Z/ Kern River Valley- Including the cities of Lake Isabella and Kernville 1019 PM PDT Tue Apr 7 2026 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...Kern River Valley. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. && $$ SM
823 WWUS76 KHNX 081033 NPWHNX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 333 AM PDT Wed Apr 8 2026 CAZ338-081800- /O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260408T1800Z/ Mojave Desert Slopes- Including the cities of Mojave 333 AM PDT Wed Apr 8 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Includes Highways 14, 58, 178, and 395. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ332-081800- /O.CON.KHNX.LW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260408T1800Z/ Kern River Valley- Including the cities of Lake Isabella and Kernville 333 AM PDT Wed Apr 8 2026 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...Kern River Valley. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ BSO
329 WWUS76 KHNX 081348 NPWHNX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 648 AM PDT Wed Apr 8 2026 CAZ332-081500- /O.CAN.KHNX.LW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260408T1800Z/ Kern River Valley- Including the cities of Lake Isabella and Kernville 648 AM PDT Wed Apr 8 2026 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The threat has ended. $$ CAZ338-081800- /O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260408T1800Z/ Mojave Desert Slopes- Including the cities of Mojave 648 AM PDT Wed Apr 8 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Includes Highways 14, 58, 178, and 395. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ BSO
141 WWUS76 KHNX 081627 NPWHNX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 927 AM PDT Wed Apr 8 2026 CAZ338-090100- /O.EXT.KHNX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260410T0600Z/ Mojave Desert Slopes- Including the cities of Mojave 927 AM PDT Wed Apr 8 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Includes Highways 14, 58, 178, and 395. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ JPK
506 WWUS76 KHNX 090033 NPWHNX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 533 PM PDT Wed Apr 8 2026 CAZ338-090900- /O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260410T0600Z/ Mojave Desert Slopes- Including the cities of Mojave 533 PM PDT Wed Apr 8 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Includes Highways 14, 58, 178, and 395. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ EW
005 WWUS76 KHNX 090757 NPWHNX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 1257 AM PDT Thu Apr 9 2026 CAZ338-091700- /O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260410T0600Z/ Mojave Desert Slopes- Including the cities of Mojave 1257 AM PDT Thu Apr 9 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Includes State Routes 14, 58, and 178, as well as U.S. 395. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ BSO
663 WWUS76 KHNX 091646 NPWHNX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 946 AM PDT Thu Apr 9 2026 CAZ338-100100- /O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260410T0600Z/ Mojave Desert Slopes- Including the cities of Mojave 946 AM PDT Thu Apr 9 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Includes State Routes 14, 58, and 178, as well as U.S. 395. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ JPK
460 WWUS76 KHNX 100058 NPWHNX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 558 PM PDT Thu Apr 9 2026 CAZ338-100600- /O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260410T0600Z/ Mojave Desert Slopes- Including the cities of Mojave 558 PM PDT Thu Apr 9 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Includes State Routes 14, 58, and 178, as well as U.S. 395. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ EW
276 WWUS76 KHNX 100542 NPWHNX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 1042 PM PDT Thu Apr 9 2026 CAZ338-100645- /O.EXP.KHNX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260410T0600Z/ Mojave Desert Slopes- Including the cities of Mojave 1042 PM PDT Thu Apr 9 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... The threat has ended. $$ EW
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this wind advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Hanford, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Apr 6, 4:02 PM PDT, 6 hours 3 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 6, 4:02 PM PDT, 6 hours 3 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Hanford CA 402 PM PDT Mon Apr 6 2026 .UPDATE... Aviation section updated. && KEY MESSAGES... 1. Above average temperatures continue for much of the upcoming week. 2. The risk for fire starts remains elevated through Tuesday due to lower humidities and warmer temperatures. 3. Another chance for unsettled weather as precipitation, winds, and periodic thunderstorms return towards the end of this week. DISCUSSION... While the ridge of high pressure is starting to break down across the West, Central California will see the continuation of warm and dry conditions during the early part of this week. The current break-down of the ridge pattern is already be observed in the slight downward trend in temperatures and an increase in mountain winds. Yet, even with the cooling expected over Central California, slight fluctuations in temperatures will occur until the next disturbance enters California. Later in the period, a disturbance will enter the region around the mid-week period with onset timing of precipitation between Wednesday Night and Thursday morning. Due to uncertain nature of dealing with a Closed “Cut-off” Low, will maintain a large timing spread until the storm reaches the short-term. For now, will see more significant cooling and an uptick in winds over the favored locations of the Sierra Nevada Crest and the Tehachapi Range/Mojave Desert as the disturbance nears Central California on Thursday. As for precipitation, initial chances over the Central Sierra Nevada will be in the 10-20 percent range for a tenth of an inch by early Thursday. By Friday, while ensemble uncertainty in the storm’s placement is high, probability of receiving a tenth of an inch (0.10”) jumps to 40-70 percent across the Sierra and between 20-40 percent across the San Joaquin Valley. On Saturday, probability of receiving a Quarter of an inch (0.25”) across the High Sierra during a 24 hour period remains around 40-60 percent. With snow levels remaining above 7,000 feet, the mentioned percentage ranges will place snow accumulation in the 3 to 6 inch category with a 10 percent chance of 6-8 inches over the Sierra Nevada Crest where orographics may enhance precipitation values near the upper range. Furthermore, will expect Thunderstorm activity for the latter part of the week as ensembles place a 5-15 percent chance of thunderstorms across Central California – north of Kern County – on Thursday. Thunderstorm probability rise to 15-25 percent on Friday (best chances) with widespread coverage and drop back to 5-10 percent on Saturday across the San Joaquin Valley and remain in the 15-25 percent range for the Sierra Nevada. Latest CPC outlooks suggest that above average temperatures will continue trending toward the 40-50 percent chance of being likely leaning above seasonal normal’s. On the other-hand, precipitation in the 6-10 day period are leaning/likely above normal with the odds trending more toward leaning (33-40 percent) of being above normal for the 8-14 day periods. && AVIATION... VFR conditions will prevail across central California for the next 24 hours. && AIR QUALITY ISSUES... None. && CERTAINTY... The level of certainty for days 1 and 2 is high. The level of certainty for days 3 through 7 is medium. Certainty levels include low...medium...and high. Please visit www.weather.gov/hnx/certainty.html for additional information and/or to provide feedback. && .HNX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && public...Molina aviation....ND weather.gov/hanford
The office that day
Everything else NWS Hanford, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2:27 PM PDT | Lake Wind Advisory | HNX | Kern, Tulare | 16 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.