Wind Advisory until 11:00PM
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 11 PM PDT this evening. This advisory is for areas along and west of Interstate 5 and through Pacheco Pass along Highway 152, Cottonwood Pass along routes 41 and 46 as well as other passes across Western Kern County including routes 58 and 166.
* WINDS...West 20-30 mph with gusts to over 50 mph.
* TIMING...Strongest winds continuing through the evening hours.
* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing dust and sand, dangerous cross winds impacting travel.
* AFFECTED AREAS: SOUTHWESTERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY ... WEST-CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY
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