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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