High Wind Warning until 02:00AM Wednesday
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, sustained northwest winds 25 to 35 mph, with gusts near 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, sustained northwest winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts near 65 mph expected.
* WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 2 PM PDT this afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, from 2 PM PDT this afternoon until 2 AM PDT Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust will reduce visibilities at times.
* 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:
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