High Wind Warning until 11:00PM Sunday
* WHAT...Sustained west winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts near 65 mph expected.
* WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes.
* WHEN...From 2 PM PDT Saturday afternoon until 11 PM PDT Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down tree branches. Blowing dust will reduce visibilities at times. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways affected include but are not limited to Highway 14, Highway 178 below Walker Pass, and Highway 58 below Tehachapi Pass, including the town of Mojave.
* 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. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. 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