High Wind Warning Issued for Mojave Desert Slopes
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NOAA issued it on May 22, 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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NWS Hanford has issued a High Wind Warning for the Mojave Desert Slopes from 5 PM today until 11 PM PDT Sunday, with west winds of 35-45 mph and gusts up to 70 mph expected.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Mojave Desert Slopes, California
- Issued
- May 22, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Hanford CA
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 Mojave Desert Slopes, California.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Hanford CA. The alert is effective from 5 PM PDT this afternoon through 11 PM PDT Sunday.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Mojave Desert Slopes region in California.
What You Should Do
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
Expected Conditions
West winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph are expected. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines, with widespread power outages possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Timeline
The alert begins at 5 PM PDT on May 15 and remains in effect until 11 PM PDT on May 17.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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