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City of Tehachapi
Wednesday March 13th, 2024 :: 01:06 a.m. PDT

Advisory

High Wind Warning until 11:00AM Friday

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, sustained west winds 20 to 30 mph, with gusts near 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, sustained north winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts near 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 AM PDT this morning. For the High Wind Warning, from 11 PM PDT this evening until 11 AM PDT Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down tree branches and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways affected include, but are not limited to Highway 14, Highway 58, Highway 178, and U.S. Highway 395.

* AFFECTED AREAS: MOJAVE DESERT SLOPES

Instructions:

Secure outdoor items, such as patio furniture, sports equipment, and trash cans prior to the onset of high winds. Even the most common objects become dangerous projectiles when picked up and carried by high winds.

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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