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Updated:May 26, 2026 1:45 am PDT

Lake Wind Advisory LAKE WIND ADVISORY  
Kern County
Effective: Mon, 5/25 6:46pm Severity:  Moderate 
Updated: May 26, 2026 1:45 am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Tue, 5/26 3:15am Certainty: Likely
Areas Affected: Kern River Valley
 
Alert Details: 
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Kern River Valley.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.

Information: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Wind Advisory WIND ADVISORY  
Kern County
Effective: Mon, 5/25 6:46pm Severity:  Moderate 
Updated: May 26, 2026 1:45 am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Tue, 5/26 3:15am Certainty: Likely
Areas Affected: Indian Wells Valley - Mojave Desert Slopes - Mojave Desert
 
Alert Details: 
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways Impacted include US Highway 395 and
State Routes 14, 58, and 178.

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