Wind Advisory until 04:00PM Saturday
The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 4 PM PST Saturday.
* WINDS...Westerly 25 to 35 with gusts up to 55 mph.
* TIMING...Overnight through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Highways affected include 14, 58, 178, and 395. Strong cross winds will occur at times, especially along Highway 14 just below the passes. Reduced visibility due to blowing dust and sand is also possible.
* AFFECTED AREAS: KERN COUNTY MOUNTAINS ... INDIAN WELLS VALLEY ... SOUTHEASTERN KERN COUNTY DESERT ... TULARE COUNTY MOUNTAINS
Instructions:
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Address/Location
City of Tehachapi
220 W C St
Tehachapi, CA 93561
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 661-822-2222
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP TEHACHAPI followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Wind Advisory