Lake wind advisory for Kern River Valley until Thursday night, says the NWS

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The NWS Hanford CA issued a lake wind advisory at 6:41 a.m. on Tuesday valid from 5 p.m. until Thursday 11 p.m. for Kern River Valley.

"West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph," can be expected according to the NWS. "Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft."

"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 Thursday at 11 p.m.

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published July 7, 2026 at 6:45 AM.