High Wind Watch
From the National Weather Service
STARTED: | Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023 @ 7 a.m. |
ENDED: | Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023 @ 7 p.m. |
SEVERITY: | Severe |
URGENCY: | Future |
AREAS: | Northern Humboldt Coast; Southwestern Humboldt; Northern Humboldt Interior; Southern Humboldt Interior; Mendocino Coast; Northwestern Mendocino Interi |
INSTRUCTIONS
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.
DESCRIPTION
* WHAT…Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Strongest winds typically occur across exposed ridges, coastal headlands, and through terrain gaps.
* WHERE…Northern Humboldt Coast, Southwestern Humboldt, Northern Humboldt Interior, Southern Humboldt Interior, Mendocino Coast, Northwestern Mendocino Interior, Southwestern Mendocino Interior and Southeastern Mendocino Interior Counties.
* WHEN…From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS…Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.