Yosemite: 55 mph wind gusts
Wawona: 58 mph wind gusts
Shaver Lake: 48 mph wind gusts
February 15, 2022 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a High Wind Warning for the Mariposa, Madera, and Fresno County portions of the Sierra Nevada from 2:00 P.M. this afternoon until 4:00 A.M. Wednesday.Secure outdoor items prior to the onset of high winds.
Above are projected wind gusts valid at 9:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 15th, 2022.
High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 1231 AM PST Tue Feb 15 2022 Yosemite NP outside of the valley-San Joaquin River Canyon- Upper San Joaquin River-Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge-Kings Canyon NP- Including the cities of Tuolumne Meadows, Wawona, Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Lake Wishon, Huntington Lake, Shaver Lake, and Cedar Grove 1231 AM PST Tue Feb 15 2022 ...A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Sustained northeast winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts near 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Yosemite NP outside of the valley, San Joaquin River Canyon, Upper San Joaquin River, Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge and Kings Canyon NP. * WHEN...From 2 PM PST this afternoon until 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging wind gusts will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. 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.Source: NWS
