Lake wind advisory in place for Kern River Valley from Monday to Wednesday

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On Sunday at 9:38 a.m. the NWS Hanford CA released a lake wind advisory valid from Monday 5 p.m. until Wednesday 5 p.m. for Kern River Valley.

The NWS informs, "West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected."

"Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft," says the NWS. "Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution."

This advisory is in effect until Wednesday at 5 p.m.

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published May 24, 2026 at 9:43 AM.