January 22, 2022 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Wind Advisory remains in effect for the Tulare County portion of the Sierra Nevada, part of the Sierra Nevada foothills, and the Kern County mountains and desert until 12:00 P.M.Saturday afternoon.
Strong wind gusts may blow down dead trees and tree branches. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles.
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 249 AM PST Sat Jan 22 2022 Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra-Yosemite Valley- San Joaquin River Canyon-Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge-Kings Canyon NP- Grant Grove Area-Sequoia NP-South End of the Upper Sierra- Kern River Valley- Including the cities of Bass Lake, Coarsegold, Fish Camp, Oakhurst, North Fork, Yosemite Valley, Lake Wishon, Huntington Lake, Shaver Lake, Cedar Grove, Grant Grove, Hume Lake, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, Johnsondale, Lake Isabella, and Kernville 249 AM PST Sat Jan 22 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Kern County mountain and desert areas, Sierra Nevada south of the Upper San Joaquin River, as well as the Sierra Nevada foothills from Mariposa to Tulare Counties. * WHEN...Until noon PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Avoid forested areas as damaging wind gusts will blow down trees and branches. Stay clear of power lines. Secure outdoor objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Source: NWS
