March 19, 2022 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a High Wind Warning is in effect for higher elevations of the Mariposa, Madera, and Fresno County portions of the Sierra Nevada from late Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

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

Damaging wind gusts could blow down trees and power lines.

Power outages are possible.

Travel will be potentially hazardous, particularly for high profile vehicles.

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High Wind Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1254 PM PDT Sat Mar 19 2022

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Yosemite NP outside of the valley-Upper San Joaquin River-
Kings Canyon NP-
Including the cities of Tuolumne Meadows, Wawona,
Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison,
and Cedar Grove
1254 PM PDT Sat Mar 19 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 10 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...The higher elevations of the Mariposa, Madera, and
  Fresno County portions of the Sierra Nevada.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 10 PM PDT Sunday.

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


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