California Moderate Lake Wind Advisory | Effective 08/18/2026 17:00

Headline: 
Lake Wind Advisory issued August 18 at 5:00PM PDT until August 18 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event: 
Lake Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Expires: 
August 18, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * WHERE...Kern River Valley. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
Instruction: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description: 
Kern River Valley
Forcast Office: 
NWS Hanford CA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov