High Wind Warning until 09:00PM
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph, with the strongest gusts below the base of the Tehachapi Mountains and far southeast side of the San Joaquin Valley. Winds will gradually diminish this evening.
* WHERE...Lamont, Arvin, Bakersfield and other nearby locations in the south end of the San Joaquin Valley.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds are expected to blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds are expected to blow around unsecured objects. Blowing dust may reduce visibilities. Travel will likely be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles, such as campers and tractor trailers.
* AFFECTED AREAS: FORT TEJON ... BAKERSFIELD ... TEHACHAPI AREA
Instructions:
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.
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:
- Severe - Significant 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:
- High Wind Warning