High Wind Warning in Inyo County, California
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED
2/20/2023 12:34:00 PM (UTC)
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
2/20/2023 12:34:00 PM until 2/22/2023 10:00:00 AM
Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other
lightweight fixtures and unsecured outdoor objects. Operators of
motorcycles, vans, campers, trailers, and other high profile
vehicles should be especially cautious for the possibility of
sudden, strong crosswinds and be prepared for areas of blowing
dust which could drastically reduce visibility.
HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 10 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Northwest Plateau.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Widespread
blowing dust will be possible, leading to reduced visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous travel conditions are expected
along area highways. The strongest gusts are expected to be in
areas of higher terrain and winds should peak overnight on
Tuesday.




