WEST SIDE MOUNTAINS NORTH OF 198; COALINGA - AV… — * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* WHERE...Buena Vista, Coalinga - Avenal, Frazier Mountain Communities, West Side Mountains South of 198, and West Side Mountains north of 198.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening.
* 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 Interstate 5 and State Routes 41, 46, 58, 152, 166, and 198.
Severe weather in West Side Mountains north of 198; Coalinga - Avenal; West Side Mountains South of 198; Buena Vista; Frazier Mountain Communities brings the risk of damaging wind, hail, lightning, and brief power loss. Outdoor activity should be paused until the storm passes.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
The greatest local impacts are an elevated risk to property and a high chance of power outages, with moderate travel disruptions expected as conditions move through the area.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this severe weather event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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