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Statement as of 10:11 am PDT on May 22, 2013 |
... Wind Advisory remains in effect until 5 am PDT Thursday... A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 5 am PDT Thursday for the Kern County mountains and deserts. * Winds: westerly 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 55 mph through and below desert facing passes and canyons. Other desert areas will have gusts from 35 to 40 mph. * Timing: winds will increase again later this morning... and continue through early Thursday. * Locations include: Highway 178 through and below Walker Pass... Highway 58 through and below Tehachapi Pass including the city of Mojave... and Highway 14 from Rosamond to Indian Wells Canyon. Gusty winds are also likely on Highway 58 from Mojave to Kramer Junction... and U.S. 395 from Inyokern to Kramer Junction. * Impacts: strong wind gusts can impair driving ability and can steer a high profile vehicle off the Road. Visibilities can be reduced by blowing dust and sand. * For a detailed view of the hazard area... visit http://www.Wrh.NOAA.Gov/wrh/whv/?Wfo=hnx. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Advisory means that gusts of 45 mph or more are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Jeb Weather.Gov/Hanford | |
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Statement as of 10:34 am PDT on May 22, 2013 |
The valley air district has issued a health cautionary statement for Merced... Fresno... Kings... Tulare... and the valley portion of Kern counties from Wednesday afternoon through this evening due to blowing dust caused by windy conditions. Exposure to particle pollution can cause serious health problems... aggravate lung disease... cause asthma attacks and acute bronchitis and increase risk of respiratory infections. In people with heart disease... short-term exposure to particle pollution has been linked to heart attacks and arrhythmia/S... according to the U.S. Environmental protection agency. Children and elderly people are also more susceptible to consequences of high particulate levels. Stay indoors if possible. Avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor physical activities to reduce the affects of unhealthy air. 1034 am PDT Wed may 22 2013 The valley air district has issued a health cautionary statement for Merced... Fresno... Kings... Tulare... and the valley portion of Kern counties from Wednesday afternoon through this evening due to blowing dust caused by windy conditions. Exposure to particle pollution can cause serious health problems... aggravate lung disease... cause asthma attacks and acute bronchitis and increase risk of respiratory infections. In people with heart disease... short-term exposure to particle pollution has been linked to heart attacks and arrhythmia/S... according to the U.S. Environmental protection agency. Children and elderly people are also more susceptible to consequences of high particulate levels. Stay indoors if possible. Avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor physical activities to reduce the affects of unhealthy air. | |