March 20, 2022 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a High Wind Warning is in effect for higher elevations of Sierra Nevada from 9:00 A.M. this morning until 10:00 P.M. this evening.

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

Damaging wind gusts may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. 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
446 AM PDT Sun Mar 20 2022

Yosemite NP outside of the valley-Upper San Joaquin River-
Kings Canyon NP-Sequoia NP-
Including the cities of Tuolumne Meadows, Wawona,
Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Cedar Grove,
Giant Forest, and Lodgepole
446 AM PDT Sun Mar 20 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northerly winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...The higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada from Yosemite
  NP to Sequoia NP.

* 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