High Wind Warning until 05:00AM Tuesday
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, sustained west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, sustained west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.
* WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to Noon PDT Monday. For the High Wind Warning, from Noon Monday to 5 AM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult to impossible, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways affected include, but are not limited to Highway 14, Highway 58 below Tehachapi Pass, including the town of Mojave, and Highway 178 through and below Walker Pass.
* AFFECTED AREAS: MOJAVE DESERT SLOPES
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