High Wind Warning until 08:00AM Friday
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Lake Isabella, Tehachapi Area, Fort Tejon, Indian Wells Valley and Kern County Desert, including the city of Mojave.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM PDT Friday. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM Friday to 8 AM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* AFFECTED AREAS: INDIAN WELLS VALLEY ... KERN COUNTY DESERT ... FORT TEJON ... LAKE ISABELLA ... TEHACHAPI AREA
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
City of Tehachapi
220 W C St
Tehachapi, CA 93561
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 661-822-2222
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP TEHACHAPI followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- High Wind Warning