Includes Mariposa, Oakhurst and Yosemite Valley

January 18, 2021 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a High Wind Warning is in effect for the Sierra Nevada and adjacent foothills Fresno County and northward.

Northeast wind gusts near 75 mph are expected in the Sierra Nevada and up to 65 mph in the adjacent foothills from Fresno County northward Monday evening through Tuesday evening.

Damaging wind gusts may blow down trees and power lines.

This is a potentially strong Mono wind event.

Please plan for intense winds.

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High Wind Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
233 AM PST Mon Jan 18 2021

Central Sierra Foothills-Central Sierra-North Kings River-
Including the cities of Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Squaw Valley,
Auberry, North Fork, Mariposa, Devils Postpile, Florence Lake,
Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp,
Wawona, Lake Wishon, Huntington Lake, and Shaver Lake
233 AM PST Mon Jan 18 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...In the Sierra Nevada, sustained northeast winds 30 to
  40 mph, with gusts near 75 mph expected. In the Sierra Nevada
  foothills, sustained northeast winds 25 to 35 mph, with gusts
  near 65 mph anticipated.

* WHERE...Sierra Nevada and adjacent foothills from Fresno
  County northward.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Monday to 7 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging wind gusts will blow down trees and power
  lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be perilous,
  particularly for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Avoid forested areas as damaging wind
  gusts will blow down trees. Stay clear of power lines.

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. Use extreme caution if you must travel.

Source: NWS