Kern River Community of Wofford Heights

06/20/2024

1 of 1 EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
908 AM PDT Wed Jun 19 2024

CAZ300>317-319-321-332-200000-
/O.CON.KHNX.EH.A.0003.240622T1800Z-240625T1300Z/
West Side Mountains north of 198-Los Banos - Dos Palos-Merced -
Madera - Mendota-Planada - Le Grand - Snelling-Coalinga - Avenal-West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties-Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma-Fresno-Clovis-West Side Mountains South of 198-Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5-Delano-Wasco-Shafter-Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore-Visalia - Porterville - Reedley-Buena Vista-Bakersfield- Southeast San Joaquin Valley-South End San Joaquin Valley- Mariposa Madera Foothills-Fresno-Tulare Foothills-South End Sierra Foothills-Kern River Valley-Including the cities of Parlier, Kettleman City, Lemoore Station, Porterville, Sanger, Wasco, Delano, Five Points, Kingsburg, Avenal, McKittrick, Richgrove, Kernville, Atwater, Blackwells Corner, Goshen, Merced, Coalinga, Visalia, Shafter, Lemoore, Bakersfield, El Portal, Los Banos, Corcoran, Kerman, Alpaugh, Taft, Buttonwillow, Arvin, Lamont, Fresno, Le Grand, Hanford, Mariposa, Lost Hills, Millerton Lake, San Luis Reservoir, Planada, Tulare, Selma, Madera, Lake Isabella, and Lake Mcclure
908 AM PDT Wed Jun 19 2024
..EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures 105 to
110 degrees possible.

* WHERE...San Joaquin Valley, West Side Mountains, lower Sierra
Nevada foothills, and the Kern River Valley.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Daily Weather, forecasts, water flows and storage information for all Lake Isabella, Kernville, Kern River Valley and Sequoia National Forest areas.

06/09/2024

1 of 1 Excessive Heat Watch
WILL BE IN EFFECT JUNE 11 THROUGH JUNE 13

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
538 AM PDT Sun Jun 9 2024

CAZ301>303-305>317-319-332-092100-
/O.CON.KHNX.EH.A.0002.240611T1800Z-240613T1300Z/
Los Banos - Dos Palos-Merced - Madera - Mendota-Planada - Le
Grand - Snelling-West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties-Caruthers
- San Joaquin - Selma-Fresno-Clovis-West Side Mountains South of
198-Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5-Delano-Wasco-Shafter-Hanford -
Corcoran - Lemoore-Visalia - Porterville - Reedley-Buena Vista-
Bakersfield-Southeast San Joaquin Valley-South End San Joaquin
Valley-Mariposa Madera Foothills-Fresno-Tulare Foothills-
Kern River Valley-
Including the cities of Kingsburg, Corcoran, Millerton Lake,
Planada, Wasco, Richgrove, Lost Hills, Le Grand, Visalia,
Mariposa, Los Banos, Merced, Delano, Alpaugh, Lemoore Station,
Hanford, Parlier, Kettleman City, Blackwells Corner, Five Points,
Bakersfield, Sanger, Atwater, Goshen, Lemoore, Madera,
Buttonwillow, Tulare, Kerman, Shafter, Arvin, El Portal, Fresno,
Lake Mcclure, Porterville, Lamont, Kernville, Selma, Lake
Isabella, McKittrick, and Taft
538 AM PDT Sun Jun 9 2024
..EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM
TUESDAY THROUGH 6 AM THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures reaching up to 105 possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central California.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates:

Daily Weather, forecasts, water flows and storage information for all Lake Isabella, Kernville, Kern River Valley and Sequoia National Forest areas.

06/04/2024

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
445 AM PDT Tue Jun 4 2024

CAZ332-042100-
/O.CON.KHNX.EH.W.0001.240605T1800Z-240608T0300Z/
Kern River Valley-Including the cities of Kernville and Lake Isabella
445 AM PDT Tue Jun 4 2024
..EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 99
expected.

* WHERE...Kern River Valley.

https://kernvalley.com/news/weather.htm

* WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to 8 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Daily Weather, forecasts, water flows and storage information for all Lake Isabella, Kernville, Kern River Valley and Sequoia National Forest areas.

02/03/2024

1 of 1 FLOOD WATCH

National Weather Service Hanford CA
740 AM PST Sat Feb 3 2024

CAZ300>322-324-325-332-337>339-040000-
/O.CON.KHNX.FA.A.0002.240204T0600Z-240206T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
West Side Mountains north of 198-Los Banos - Dos Palos-Merced -
Madera - Mendota-Planada - Le Grand - Snelling-Coalinga - Avenal- West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties-Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma-Fresno-Clovis-West Side Mountains South of 198-Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5-Delano-Wasco-Shafter-Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore-Visalia - Porterville - Reedley-Buena Vista-Bakersfield- Southeast San Joaquin Valley-South End San Joaquin Valley- Mariposa Madera Foothills-Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra-Fresno- Tulare Foothills-Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra-South End Sierra Foothills-South End of the Lower Sierra-Yosemite Valley-San
Joaquin River Canyon-Kern River Valley-Indian Wells Valley-Mojave
Desert Slopes-Mojave Desert- Including the cities of Los Banos, Le Grand, Planada, Mojave, Avenal, Bakersfield, Lemoore, Kettleman City, Visalia, Rosamond, Coalinga, Randsburg, Porterville, Ridgecrest, Alpaugh, Parlier, Bass Lake, Lamont, Five Points, Kingsburg, Buttonwillow, Tulare, Delano, Atwater, Edwards AFB, Taft, Mariposa, Kernville, North Fork, Hanford, Selma, Fish Camp, Kerman, Merced, Shafter, Millerton Lake, Arvin, Inyokern, Yosemite Valley, Coarsegold, Lost Hills, McKittrick, Lake Isabella, Corcoran, Richgrove, Oakhurst, Wasco, Fresno, Goshen, El Portal, Blackwells Corner, California City, Lemoore Station, Auberry, San Luis Reservoir,
Madera, Lake Mcclure, Sanger, and Camp Nelson
740 AM PST Sat Feb 3 2024
..FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central California, including the following
areas, Bakersfield, Buena Vista, Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5,
Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma, Coalinga - Avenal,
Delano-Wasco-Shafter, Fresno-Clovis, Fresno-Tulare Foothills,
Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra, Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore, Indian
Wells Valley, Kern River Valley, Los Banos - Dos Palos, Mariposa
Madera Foothills, Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra, Merced - Madera - Mendota, Mojave Desert, Mojave Desert Slopes, Planada - Le Grand - Snelling, San Joaquin River Canyon, South End San Joaquin Valley, South End Sierra Foothills, South End of the Lower Sierra, Southeast San Joaquin Valley, Visalia - Porterville - Reedley,
West Side Mountains South of 198, West Side Mountains north of
198, West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties and Yosemite Valley.

* WHEN...From this evening through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of low-lying
and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Mud and rock slides will be possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heaviest rain is expected Sunday through Sunday night.
- Heaviest rainfall is expected on Monday through Monday night.
http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

https://www.kernvalley.com/news/weather.htm

Daily Weather, forecasts, water flows and storage information for all Lake Isabella, Kernville, Kern River Valley and Sequoia National Forest areas.

02/01/2024

1 of 1 FLOOD WATCH

National Weather Service Hanford CA
419 AM PST Thu Feb 1 2024

CAZ324-325-332-012100-
/O.CON.KHNX.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-240202T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Yosemite Valley-San Joaquin River Canyon-Kern River Valley-
Including the cities of Lake Isabella, Kernville, and Yosemite
Valley
419 AM PST Thu Feb 1 2024
..FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central California, including the following
areas, Kern River Valley, San Joaquin River Canyon and Yosemite
Valley.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded. Mud and rock slides will be
possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rainfall will continue to fall across Central California
through this evening, heavy at times.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

https://www.kernvalley.com/news/weather.htm

Daily Weather, forecasts, water flows and storage information for all Lake Isabella, Kernville, Kern River Valley and Sequoia National Forest areas.

01/10/2024

1 of 1 WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
545 AM PST Wed Jan 10 2024

CAZ332>336-102145-
/O.CON.KHNX.WW.Y.0004.240111T0000Z-240111T1800Z/
Kern River Valley-Piute Walker Basin-Tehachapi-Grapevine-
Frazier Mountain Communities-
Including the cities of Lake Isabella, Kernville, Tehachapi,
Grapevine, Lebec, and Frazier Park
545 AM PST Wed Jan 10 2024
..WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8
inches, and around 1 to 3 inches along Interstate 5 on the
Grapevine. Winds gusting around 45 mph, but as high as 60 mph
in the highest elevations.

* WHERE...Kern River Valley, Piute Walker Basin, Tehachapi,
Grapevine and Frazier Mountain Communities Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible with
slick and snow-covered roads. Very strong winds could cause
extensive tree damage in some areas. Cold wind chills as low
as 20 below zero are possible in the highest elevations that
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30
minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Daily Weather, forecasts, water flows and storage information for all Lake Isabella, Kernville, Kern River Valley and Sequoia National Forest areas.

12/21/2023

11/18/2023

1 of 1 WIND ADVISORY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
920 AM PST Sat Nov 18 2023

CAZ331>334-338-190200-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0042.231119T0600Z-231120T0400Z/
South End of the Upper Sierra-Kern River Valley-
Piute Walker Basin-Tehachapi-Mojave Desert Slopes-
Including the cities of Johnsondale, Lake Isabella, Kernville,
Tehachapi, and Mojave
920 AM PST Sat Nov 18 2023
..WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Kern River Valley, Mojave Desert Slopes, Piute Walker
Basin, South End of the Upper Sierra, and Tehachapi.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 8 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

Daily Weather, forecasts, water flows and storage information for all Lake Isabella, Kernville, Kern River Valley and Sequoia National Forest areas.

10/27/2023

1 of 1 FIRE WEATHER WATCH

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1213 AM PDT Fri Oct 27 2023
..A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR THE KERN COUNTY MOUNTAINS FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND VERY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES.
Critical fire weather conditions are expected in the Kern County
mountains from late Saturday night through Monday evening. The
onset of northeasterly winds late Saturday night will result in
rapid drying, with widespread minimum relative humidity values of
10 to 15 percent Sunday afternoon and Monday afternoon. The
strongest winds are anticipated Sunday afternoon, with sustained
northeast winds of 20 to 30 mph, with frequent gusts near 40 mph.

CAZ595>597-271700-
/O.NEW.KHNX.FW.A.0001.231029T1000Z-231031T0500Z/
Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area-Fort Tejon-
1213 AM PDT Fri Oct 27 2023
..FIRE WEATHER WATCH FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY NORTHEAST WINDS AND VERY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 595, 596, AND 597...

The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from late Saturday night through Monday
evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...The Kern County mountains.

* WIND...The strongest winds are expected Sunday afternoon, with
sustained northeast winds of 20 to 30 mph, with frequent gusts
near 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values of 10 to 15 percent
both Sunday afternoon and Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

Daily Weather, forecasts, water flows and storage information for all Lake Isabella, Kernville, Kern River Valley and Sequoia National Forest areas.

09/22/2023

1 of 1 Air Quality Alert

CAC019-029-031-039-047-077-099-107-222200-
Fresno-Kern-Kings-Madera-Merced-San Joaquin-Stanislaus-Tulare-
344 PM PDT Thu Sep 21 2023

The Valley Air District is updating an Air Quality Alert issued
on September 20, 2023, to include additional counties due to smoke impacts from wildfires in northern California and the Redwood Fire in Tulare County for San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare and Kern Counties.

This Air Quality Alert is in effect until the fires are
extinguished.

Exposure to particle pollution can cause serious health problems,
aggravate lung disease, cause asthma attacks and acute
bronchitis, and increase risk of respiratory infections.

Residents are advised to use caution as conditions warrant.
People with heart or lung diseases should follow their doctor`s
advice for dealing with episodes of unhealthy air quality.

Additionally, older adults and children should avoid prolonged
exposure, strenuous activities or heavy exertion, as conditions
dictate.

For additional information, call your local San Joaquin Valley
Air District office. Modesto 209-557-6400, Fresno 559-230-6000,
Bakersfield 661-392-5500

Residents can also follow air quality conditions by downloading
the free Valley Air app, available in the Apple store or Google
Play.

Daily Weather, forecasts, water flows and storage information for all Lake Isabella, Kernville, Kern River Valley and Sequoia National Forest areas.

08/18/2023

1 of 1 FLOOD WATCH

National Weather Service Hanford CA
517 AM PDT Fri Aug 18 2023

CAZ316-322-328>339-182100-
/O.CON.KHNX.FA.A.0011.230820T0600Z-230822T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
South End San Joaquin Valley-South End of the Lower Sierra-Kings
Canyon NP-Grant Grove Area-Sequoia NP-South End of the Upper
Sierra-Kern River Valley-Piute Walker Basin-Tehachapi-Grapevine-
Frazier Mountain Communities-Indian Wells Valley-Mojave Desert
Slopes-Mojave Desert- Including the cities of Lamont, Arvin, Camp Nelson, Cedar Grove, Grant Grove, Hume Lake, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, Johnsondale, Lake Isabella, Kernville, Tehachapi, Grapevine, Lebec, Frazier Park, Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Mojave, Rosamond, California City, Randsburg, and Edwards AFB
517 AM PDT Fri Aug 18 2023
..FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central California, including the following
areas, Frazier Mountain Communities, Grant Grove Area, Grapevine, Indian Wells Valley, Kern River Valley, Kings Canyon NP, Mojave Desert, Mojave Desert Slopes, Piute Walker Basin, Sequoia NP, South End San Joaquin Valley, South End of the Lower Sierra, South End of the Upper Sierra and Tehachapi.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Moisture from Tropical Storm Hilary will surge into Central
California and produced excessive rainfall over the affected
areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Daily Weather, forecasts, water flows and storage information for all Lake Isabella, Kernville, Kern River Valley and Sequoia National Forest areas.