Wind Advisory until 11:00PM
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening.
* WINDS...West to northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Strongest gusts through and just below the passes and canyons.
* TIMING...Gusty winds increasing this morning and continuing into the evening. Strongest gusts will occur during the afternoon and early evening. Winds will gradually diminish Thursday night into Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous driving conditions due to strong crosswinds, especially for high profile vehicles. Local areas of blowing dust and sand. Highways affected include 58, 14, 395 and 178.
* AFFECTED AREAS: INDIAN WELLS VALLEY ... KERN COUNTY MOUNTAINS ... SOUTHEASTERN KERN COUNTY DESERT
Instructions:
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 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:
- Minor - Minimal to no known 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