February 14, 2019 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a wind advisory is in effect for Mariposa, Madera, and Fresno County Foothills and Tulare County Foothills, including the cities of Oakhurst, Mariposa, Springville, and Three Rivers.
Until 4:00 P.M. today (Thursday Afternoon).
Strong, gusty southeasterly winds up to 45 mph may blow down trees, tree limbs, and power lines.
Power outages are likely.
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 1209 AM PST Thu Feb 14 2019 West Central San Joaquin Valley-East Central San Joaquin Valley- Southwestern San Joaquin Valley-Southeastern San Joaquin Valley- Mariposa, Madera, and Fresno County Foothills- Tulare County Foothills- Including the cities of Los Banos, Coalinga, Mendota, Fresno, Hanford, Lemoore, Avenal, Corcoran, Bakersfield, Visalia, Oakhurst, Mariposa, Springville, and Three Rivers
1209 AM PST Thu Feb 14 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WINDS...Southeast 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * TIMING...Winds will be strongest through through this evening. Picking up again Thursday morning. * 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 winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Source: NWS