High Wind Watch

From the National Weather Service
STARTED:Monday, Feb. 19 @ 4 a.m.
ENDED:Tuesday, Feb. 20 @ 4 a.m.
SEVERITY:Severe
URGENCY:Future
AREAS:Southwestern Humboldt; Southern Humboldt Interior; Northwestern Mendocino Interior

INSTRUCTIONS

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

DESCRIPTION

* WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE…Southern Humboldt, and Northwestern Mendocino Interior.

* WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM PST this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from late Sunday night through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS…Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands.

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