High Wind Warning Issued for Antelope Valley; Gusts Up to 65 MPH Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the Antelope Valley starting tonight, with damaging wind gusts up to 65 mph expected to cause power outages and hazardous travel.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Antelope Valley, California
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Antelope Valley, California.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard CA has issued a High Wind Warning for the Antelope Valley. This warning follows a preceding Wind Advisory scheduled for this afternoon. The alert indicates a high likelihood of severe wind conditions that may pose a threat to property and safety.
Affected Areas
This alert specifically impacts the Antelope Valley region in Southern California (UGC: CAZ383).
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area are advised to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and stay away from windows. Watch for falling debris and downed tree limbs. If you must drive, use extreme caution, as winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Ensure all outdoor objects that could be blown away are properly secured.
Expected Conditions
Conditions will escalate through the day. During the initial Wind Advisory period, southwest winds of 25 to 30 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 50 mph. During the High Wind Warning period, southwest winds will increase to 25 to 35 mph, with damaging gusts reaching up to 65 mph. These winds are capable of blowing down trees and power lines, and widespread power outages are possible.
Timeline
- Wind Advisory: In effect from 3:00 PM PST this afternoon until 10:00 PM PST this evening.
- High Wind Warning: In effect from 10:00 PM PST tonight until 6:00 AM PST Wednesday, February 18.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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