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California, Owens Valley

Wind Advisory

Statement as of 10:54 AM PST on November 20, 2009

Expires 1:00 AM EST on November 21, 2009


... Wind Advisory remains in effect until 10 PM PST this evening...

A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 10 PM PST this evening for
the Owens Valley and White Mountains of Inyo County
California... Esmeralda County... central and southern Nye County
and western Clark County.

Winds will continue to increase this morning into this afternoon
ahead of an advancing cold front today. Winds will increase
initially from the south to southwest and eventually gust to up to
50 mph... especially in north-south oriented valleys.

In the Owens Valley of California... gusty south winds will
continue to increase through this afternoon. Gusts to around 40
mph are expected. Just ahead of the cold front passage this
evening... winds are expected to turn to the west and could gust to
up to 50 mph... mainly on the west side of the valley near canyon
openings in the Sierra. Winds will begin to subside by later
this evening as the cold front crosses the valley.

In the White Mountains of California... gusty southwest to west
winds up to 65 mph are expected... especially on ridgetops. These
winds will continue through most of this evening before subsiding
towards midnight.

The strongest winds are expected to occur in southern Nevada over
the Nevada test site by Friday afternoon and last into the evening
hours. Gusts as high as 55 mph can be expected in terrain favored
locations. Winds will begin to subside by later this evening as the
cold front eventually crosses the area.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 to 39 mph and... or wind
gusts of 40 to 57 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

Travelers should be alert for strong winds that can make driving
difficult along Highway 395 in the Owens Valley... Highway
168 over Westgard Pass through the White Mountains and Highway
95 between Indian Springs and Tonopah. Blowing sand and dust will
be possible... especially in the Owens Valley and along the
Highway 95 corridor... which could rapidly lower visibility. Use
caution while driving.


Stachelski


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