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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1207 PM PST Thu Nov 21 2024

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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-
Including the cities of Wawona, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, Tuolumne
Meadows, Johnsondale, Cedar Grove, Shaver Lake, Florence Lake,
Lake Wishon, Hume Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Devils Postpile,
Grant Grove, and Huntington Lake
1207 PM PST Thu Nov 21 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 6500 feet. Total snow
  accumulations between 10 and 24 inches possible. High elevation
  snow up to 4 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of central California across the Sierra Nevada.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 4 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult
  to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday
  evening and Monday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down
  tree branches.

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.

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.

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