March 23, 2021 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a High Wind Warning is in effect for the Mariposa, Madera, and Fresno County portions of the Sierra Nevada from 1:00 P.M. Tuesday afternoon until 5:00 A.M. Wednesday morning.

A High Wind Warning means that a hazardous, high wind event is expected.

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

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.

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High Wind Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
240 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

Central Sierra-North Kings River-
Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake,
Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp,
Wawona, Lake Wishon, Huntington Lake, and Shaver Lake
240 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Sierra and North Kings River.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways affected include, but are not
  limited to Highway 120, Highway 140, Highway 41 and Highway 168.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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