Includes Yosemite National Park (Outside of the Valley)
February 11, 2023 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a High Wind Warning is in effect for the Sierra Nevada above 7,000 feet from 7:00 A.M. Sunday morning until 10:00 P.M. Sunday evening.
Damaging wind gusts could blow down trees and power lines. Secure outdoor items, such as patio furniture prior to the onset of high winds.
High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 808 AM PST Sat Feb 11 2023 CAZ323-326>328-330-120100- /O.NEW.KHNX.HW.W.0004.230212T1500Z-230213T0600Z/ Yosemite NP outside of the valley-Upper San Joaquin River- Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge-Kings Canyon NP-Sequoia NP- Including the cities of Tuolumne Meadows, Wawona, Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Lake Wishon, Huntington Lake, Shaver Lake, Cedar Grove, Giant Forest, and Lodgepole 808 AM PST Sat Feb 11 2023 ...A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM PST SUNDAY MORNING UNTIL 10 PM PST SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Sustained northeast to east winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts near 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Yosemite NP outside of the valley, Upper San Joaquin River, Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, Kings Canyon NP and Sequoia NP. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday morning until 10 PM Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging wind gusts could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure outdoor items, such as patio furniture, sports equipment, and trash cans prior to the onset of high winds. Even the most common objects become dangerous projectiles when picked up and carried by high winds. 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.
Source: NWS
