Donner Pass I80 Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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State: CA Alerts: 8 Updated: May 12, 2026 2:31pm PDT

Lake Wind Advisory

Area
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties
Lake Wind Advisory issued May 12 at 10:49AM PDT until May 12 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph for Stampede Reservoir, Lake Davis, Antelope Lake, and Eagle Lake. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

Red Flag Warning

Area
Indian Wells Valley; Kern County Desert; West Side Hills; Tehachapi Area; Fort Tejon
Red Flag Warning issued May 12 at 9:52AM PDT until May 12 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 10 PM PDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 298 Indian Wells Valley. Fire weather zone 299 Kern County Desert. Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills. Fire weather zone 596 Tehachapi Area. Fire weather zone 597 Fort Tejon. * WIND...GUSTING TO 35 MPH * HUMIDITY...5-15% * HIGHEST THREAT...is FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Heat Advisory

Area
Los Banos - Dos Palos; Merced - Madera - Mendota; Planada - Le Grand - Snelling; West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties; Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma; Fresno-Clovis; Delano-Wasco-Shafter; Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore; Visalia - Porterville - Reedley; Bakersfield; Southeast San Joaquin Valley; South End San Joaquin Valley; Mariposa Madera Foothills; Fresno-Tulare Foothills; South End Sierra Foothills; Kern River Valley
Heat Advisory issued May 12 at 9:46AM PDT until May 12 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...High temperatures as hot as 102 degrees. Overnight lows near 70 degrees in the warmest locations, including Bakersfield and Fresno. * WHERE...A portion of central California. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Heat Advisory

Area
West Side Mountains north of 198
Heat Advisory issued May 12 at 9:46AM PDT until May 12 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, high temperatures up to 102 degrees. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...West Side Mountains north of 198. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 PM PDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Heat Advisory

Area
Coalinga - Avenal; West Side Mountains South of 198; Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5; Buena Vista
Heat Advisory issued May 12 at 9:46AM PDT until May 12 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, high temperatures up to 102 degrees. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Buena Vista, Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5, Coalinga - Avenal, and West Side Mountains South of 198. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 PM PDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Wind Advisory

Area
Coalinga - Avenal; West Side Mountains South of 198; Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5; Buena Vista
Wind Advisory issued May 12 at 9:46AM PDT until May 13 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, high temperatures up to 102 degrees. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Buena Vista, Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5, Coalinga - Avenal, and West Side Mountains South of 198. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 PM PDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Wind Advisory

Area
West Side Mountains north of 198
Wind Advisory issued May 12 at 9:46AM PDT until May 13 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, high temperatures up to 102 degrees. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...West Side Mountains north of 198. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 PM PDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Wind Advisory

Area
Western Antelope Valley Foothills; Antelope Valley
Wind Advisory issued May 11 at 8:00PM PDT until May 12 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Isolated gusts up to 50 mph in the foothills. * WHERE...Antelope Valley and Western Antelope Valley Foothills. * WHEN...From 2 PM to 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust and sand could restrict visibilities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be across the western portion of the Antelope Valley and adjacent foothills.

Disclaimer

This severe weather alerts report is valid for ZIP code 96162, accurately covering the area of Donner Pass I80, CA.