Mojave Desert, California – Strong wind gusts up to 45 mph are expected Sunday through Monday, creating hazardous travel conditions.
According to the US National Weather Service in Hanford, sustained west winds of 10 to 20 mph are forecast to develop beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday and continue through 10 p.m. Monday. Gusts could reach as high as 45 mph as a storm system moves through Northern California.
Forecasters warn that the strongest impacts are expected along the Mojave Desert Slopes, where blowing dust may reduce visibility. Sudden gusts may require corrective steering, especially for high-profile vehicles such as large trucks and tractor trailers.
Drivers are urged to avoid operating large vehicles if possible during peak wind periods and to maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel. Reduced visibility and shifting wind patterns could make travel unpredictable at times.
While no road closures were announced, travel conditions may deteriorate quickly in exposed areas. Commuters and long-distance drivers crossing the Mojave Desert corridor Sunday and Monday should prepare for possible delays and difficult driving conditions.
Additional updates are available at weather.gov/Hanford.
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