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avatar Winter Storm Warning
October 23, 2021 11:37AM
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1113 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

CAZ323-326>331-240200-
/O.UPG.KHNX.WS.A.0007.211024T1800Z-211026T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KHNX.WS.W.0005.211025T0000Z-211026T0600Z/
Yosemite NP outside of the valley-Upper San Joaquin River-
Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge-Kings Canyon NP-Grant Grove Area-
Sequoia NP-South End of the Upper Sierra-
1113 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO 11 PM PDT
MONDAY ABOVE 8000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 8000 feet. Total snow
accumulations of up to 48 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60
mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central California.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 11 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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avatar High Wind Warning
October 23, 2021 11:38AM
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1127 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

CAZ073-250000-
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0004.211024T1200Z-211025T0600Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining,
and Mammoth Lakes
1127 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* CHANGES...New warning due to increasing confidence in damaging winds
for the Eastern Sierra.

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
expected. Wind prone locations along Highway 395 such as near
Mono Lake and the Mammoth Airport could see gusts near 75 mph.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Sunday. The most intense winds are
likely between 3 PM and 9 PM Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Fence damage is possible. Power outages are possible. Travel
will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be less during periods of
heavier rainfall, however gusts to 50 mph will be likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds
increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do
is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and
water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in
the event of a power outage.

&&

$$
avatar Flood Watch
October 23, 2021 11:41AM
National Weather Service Reno NV
157 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

CAZ073-232300-
/O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0001.211024T1800Z-211026T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Lee Vining, Coleville, and
Mammoth Lakes
157 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

The Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of east central California, including the following
area, Mono County.

* From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon.

* Heavy rainfall from an atmospheric river will move into the
eastern Sierra by Sunday morning and may continue into Monday
afternoon. High snow levels will lower to near 7000 feet sometime
Monday.

* Debris flows, ash flows, rock falls, and tree falls are possible,
especially on or near burn scars and steep terrain. This includes
the Slink and Boot burn scars. Rises on small creeks and streams
are expected, equipment in and near river and creek channels
should be moved to safety. Rock falls in canyons and ponding of
water on roads will create hazardous driving conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings.

&&

$$

BB
avatar Flood Warning
October 25, 2021 11:31AM
Flood Statement
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA
1025 AM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

CAC019-039-043-109-252145-
/O.CON.KHNX.FA.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211025T2145Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Mariposa CA-Madera CA-Tuolumne CA-Fresno CA-
1025 AM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...A FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
NORTHEASTERN MARIPOSA...NORTHEASTERN MADERA...TUOLUMNE AND NORTH
CENTRAL FRESNO COUNTIES...

At 1023 AM PDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated an
area of very heavy rainfall across the warned area. Up to five
inches of rain have already fallen at locations such as Wolf Raws
and Wawona Raws in the last 24 hours. Light to moderate rain may
persist through early afternoon.

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Yosemite South Entrance, Yosemite National, Yosemite Valley, Hetch
Hetchy Ranger Station, Merced Lake Ranger Station, El Portal,
Minarets, Red Meadow Ranger Station, Rancheria Falls Wilderness
Campground, Chilkoot Meadow, Fish Camp, Huntington Lake, Mount Tom,
Ostrander Lake, Little Yosemite Valley Ranger Station, Tuolumne
Meadows Visitor Center, Volcanic Knob, Tamarack Flat Campground,
Wawona Campground and Shaver Lake 3ne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.

Move away from recently burned areas. Life threatening flooding of
creeks, roads and normally dry arroyos is likely. The heavy rains
will likely trigger rockslides, mudslides and debris flows in steep
terrain, especially in and around these areas.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.

Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you
can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3786 11921 3780 11920 3773 11926 3773 11912
3768 11906 3758 11902 3755 11892 3747 11885
3749 11879 3746 11878 3710 11930 3782 12007
3776 11994 3777 11986 3781 11987 3785 11982
3789 11982 3790 11988 3798 11989 3808 11948

$$

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