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City of Tehachapi
Thursday May 20th, 2021 :: 10:28 p.m. PDT

Advisory

High Wind Warning until 05:00AM Friday

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Indian Wells Valley, Kern County Desert, Tehachapi Area and Fort Tejon. Areas through and below the canyons and passes.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Local power outages are possible. Strong cross winds will be hazardous for motorists in high profile vehicles such as campers and tractor trailers. Areas of blowing dust will restrict visibility in some locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted include Highway 58 through and below Tehachapi pass including the town of Mojave. Highway 14...Highway 178 below Walker pass and U.S. 395.

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

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

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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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