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Statement as of 3:45 PM PDT on May 23, 2013 |
... Wind Advisory remains in effect until 9 PM PDT this evening... A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 9 PM PDT this evening 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 continue through 9 PM this evening. * 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. Molina Weather.Gov/Hanford | |