CA WFO SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Warnings, Watches, and Advisories
WFO SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, February 12, 2023
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HIGH WIND WARNING
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1151 AM PST Sun Feb 12 2023
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Sustained northeast to east winds 35 to 45 mph, with
gusts near 75 mph expected.
* WHERE...Yosemite NP outside of the valley, Upper San Joaquin
River, Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, Kings Canyon NP and Sequoia NP.
* WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible.
* WHERE...The San Joaquin Valley.
* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM...