Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 6 at 2:36AM PST until March 7 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 2:36am
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Mojave Desert, Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with
gusts up to 70 mph possible. For the Tehachapi Mountains,
Northeast winds 25 to 35 with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Indian Wells Valley, Mojave Desert, Mojave Desert Slopes,
Piute Walker Basin, and Tehachapi.
* WHEN...From this evening through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Area Description:
Piute Walker Basin; Tehachapi; Indian Wells Valley; Mojave Desert Slopes; Mojave Desert
Forcast Office:
NWS Hanford CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov