California Moderate Lake Wind Advisory | Effective 08/20/2026 10:32

Headline: 
Lake Wind Advisory issued August 20 at 10:32AM PDT until August 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event: 
Lake Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 20, 2026 - 10:32am
Expires: 
August 20, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected. * WHERE...Kern River Valley. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 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