Wind Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1141 PM PDT Tue May 21 2024

CAZ338-221600-
/O.NEW.KHNX.WI.Y.0038.240522T2100Z-240523T1000Z/
Mojave Desert Slopes-
Including the cities of Mojave
1141 PM PDT Tue May 21 2024

...A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM PDT WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Sustained west winds 20 to 30 mph, with gusts near 50 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes.

* WHEN...From 2 PM PDT Wednesday afternoon until 3 AM PDT Thursday
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, particularly for high profile
  vehicles. Blowing dust will reduce visibilities at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways affected include, but are not
  limited to Highway 14, Highway 58 below Tehachapi Pass, including
  the town of Mojave, and Highway 178 below Walker Pass, including
  the town of Inyokern.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
912 PM PDT Tue May 21 2024

CAZ087-362-366-221215-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240522T2100Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-Malibu Coast-
Los Angeles County Beaches-
912 PM PDT Tue May 21 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Strong and dangerous rip currents. Breaking waves due
  to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet. Largest risk over south and
  southwest facing shores.

* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Malibu Coast and
  Los Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats
  nearshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
locations in such conditions, so stay off the rocks.

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Air Quality Alert

AZC013-230400-

Air Quality Alert
Relayed by National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
745 AM MST Tue May 21 2024


...OZONE HIGH POLLUTION ADVISORY FOR MARICOPA COUNTY INCLUDING THE
PHOENIX METRO AREA WEDNESDAY...

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued an
Ozone High Pollution Advisory for the Phoenix Metro Area on Tuesday.

This means that forecast weather conditions combined with existing
ozone levels are expected to result in local maximum 8-hour ozone
concentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects
increase as air quality deteriorates.

Ozone is an air contaminant which can cause breathing difficulties
for children, older adults, as well as persons with respiratory
problems. A decrease in physical activity is recommended.

You are urged to car pool, telecommute or use mass transit.
The use of gasoline-powered equipment should be reduced or done late
in the day.

For details on this High Pollution Advisory, visit the ADEQ internet
site at www.azdeq.gov/forecast/phoenix or call 602-771-2300.

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