Wind Advisory until 05:00AM Sunday
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO 5 AM PDT SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM Friday to 5 AM PDT Sunday.
* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph. Strongest gusts will occur below the passes and canyons.
* TIMING...Late Friday afternoon through late Saturday night. The strongest gusts are expected in the afternoon and evening hours on Friday and Saturday. Winds will gradually diminish late Saturday night into early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous driving conditions due to strong crosswinds, especially for high profile vehicles. Highways affected include 14, 58, 178, and 395. Reduced visibility due to blowing dust and sand is possible at times.
* AFFECTED AREAS: INDIAN WELLS VALLEY ... KERN COUNTY MOUNTAINS ... SOUTHEASTERN KERN COUNTY DESERT
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:
- 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