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; Southern Trinity; Mendocino Coast; Northwestern Mendocino Interior; Northeastern Mendocino Interior |
INSTRUCTIONS
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DESCRIPTION
* WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.
* WHERE…Mendocino County, Lake County, Southern Humboldt, and Southern Trinity. Highest wind gusts are expected on coastal headlands and ridgelines.
* WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM to 6 PM PST Sunday. 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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