Updated Sunday Morning: High Wind Warning for the Higher Elevations of the Sierra Nevada, Due to Strong Mono Winds, Begins Today (Sunday Afternoon) – Includes Yosemite National Park (Outside of the Valley) to Johnsondale

January 21, 2023 - National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a High Wind Watch for the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada from 1:00 P.M. Sunday afternoon until 7:00 A.M. Monday morning.

Damaging wind gusts could blow down trees and power lines.

Power outages are possible. Secure outdoor items prior to the onset of high winds.

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High Wind Watch

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
950 AM PST Sat Jan 21 2023


Yosemite NP outside of the valley-Upper San Joaquin River-
Kings Canyon NP-Sequoia NP-South End of the Upper Sierra-
Including the cities of Tuolumne Meadows, Wawona,
Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Cedar Grove,
Giant Forest, Lodgepole, and Johnsondale
950 AM PST Sat Jan 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Yosemite NP outside of the valley, Upper San Joaquin
  River, Kings Canyon NP, Sequoia NP and South End of the Upper
  Sierra.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

Source: NWS