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Winter Storm Warning

Status

Event Continued Expired

Start Time

Thu 05/16/2019 03:00 AM EDT

End Time

Fri 05/17/2019 09:00 AM EDT

Significance

Warning

Impacts

High impact

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 452 AM PDT Wed May 15 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM PDT FRIDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 feet expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Central Sierra, North Kings River and Sequoia Kings. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM PDT Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Technical Header

CAZ192>194-152000- /O.CON.KHNX.WS.W.0012.190516T0700Z-190517T1300Z/ Central Sierra-North Kings River-Sequoia Kings- Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Fish Camp, Shaver Lake, Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, and Grant Grove 452 AM PDT Wed May 15 2019