High Wind Watch
From the National Weather Service
STARTED: | Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 @ 10 p.m. |
ENDED: | Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 @ 10 a.m. |
SEVERITY: | Severe |
URGENCY: | Future |
AREAS: | Southwestern Humboldt; Northern Humboldt Interior; Mendocino Coast; Northwestern Mendocino Interior; Southwestern Mendocino Interior |
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 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Highest wind gusts will be on mountain ridge tops.
* WHERE…Southwestern Humboldt, Northern Humboldt Interior, Mendocino Coast, Northwestern Mendocino Interior and Southwestern Mendocino Interior Counties.
* WHEN…From this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS…Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.