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City of Tehachapi
Tuesday May 18th, 2021 :: 10:51 a.m. PDT

Advisory

High Wind Warning until 06:00AM Wednesday

* WHAT...Sustained west winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts around 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...A portion of the Kern County mountains and desert. Another High Wind Warning may be required for this same area Wednesday afternoon into early Thursday.

* WHEN...From 2 PM PDT this afternoon until 6 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging wind gusts may blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be perilous, particularly for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways affected include, but are not limited to Highway 14, Highway 178 through and below Walker Pass, and Highway 58 through and below Tehachapi Pass, including the town of Mojave.

* AFFECTED AREAS: TEHACHAPI AREA ... FORT TEJON ... INDIAN WELLS VALLEY ... KERN COUNTY DESERT

Instructions:

Stay clear of trees, power lines, and 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

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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

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