High Wind Warning until 01:00AM Tuesday
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph,with gusts near 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west to northwest winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts near 70 mph possible.
* WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 1 PM PDT this afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 AM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust will reduce visibilities in some locations.
* 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: MOJAVE DESERT SLOPES
Instructions:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of high winds. Strong cross winds will create dangerous driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles.
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