High Wind Warning Issued for Death Valley National Park
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NOAA issued it on April 28, 2026, 3 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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A High Wind Warning is in effect for Death Valley National Park from 10 AM to 11 PM PDT on April 21, with south winds 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 55 mph expected.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Death Valley National Park
- Issued
- April 28, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Las Vegas NV
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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Death Valley National Park.
Alert Details
The alert is a High Wind Warning, issued by NWS Las Vegas NV. It is effective from 10 AM PDT on April 21, 2026, until 11 PM PDT on April 21, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Death Valley National Park, as specified in the alert.
What You Should Do
Watch for falling debris, tree limbs, and downed power lines or poles. Use extra caution if you must drive.
Expected Conditions
South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph are expected. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines, leading to widespread power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles, and areas of blowing dust are likely near dry lake beds. Strong winds will impact travelers on Highway 190 and State Route 178.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 10:00 AM PDT on April 21, 2026, and ends at 11:00 PM PDT on April 21, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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