January 15, 2019 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Wind Advisory is in effect across Central California from 1:00 P.M. Wednesday to 1:00 A.M. Thursday over areas below 4000 feet in Merced, Madera, Mariposa and Fresno Counties.
Gusty winds could cause trees/limbs to fall and cause damage or injuries. In addition, driving will be hazardous.
Unsecured items may also be blown around. Use caution.
Wind Advisory Updated: Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Wind Speeds Slightly Lowered
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 843 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019 West Central San Joaquin Valley-East Central San Joaquin Valley- Mariposa, Madera, and Fresno County Foothills- Including the cities of Los Banos, Coalinga, Mendota, Fresno, Oakhurst, and Mariposa 843 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM PST THURSDAY... * WINDS...Southeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * TIMING...From 1 PM PST Wednesday to 1 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 35 mph or higher are expected. Wind gusts this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Source: NWS
