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Updated:April 1, 2026 12:15 pm PDT

High Wind Warning HIGH WIND WARNING  
Kern County
Effective: Wed, 4/1 7:32am Severity:  Severe 
Updated: April 1, 2026 12:15 pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Wed, 4/1 4:00pm Certainty: Likely
Areas Affected: Mojave Desert Slopes
 
Alert Details: 
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to noon PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

Information: 
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
Wind Advisory WIND ADVISORY  
Kern County
Effective: Wed, 4/1 7:32am Severity:  Moderate 
Updated: April 1, 2026 12:15 pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Wed, 4/1 4:00pm Certainty: Likely
Areas Affected: Indian Wells Valley - Mojave Desert
 
Alert Details: 
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Indian Wells Valley and Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to noon PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Information: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.