Ben Lomond, CA Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Ben Lomond.

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Special Weather Statement issued May 12 at 1:53PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

At 152 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lovelock, or 7 miles northwest of Pulga, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Stirling City, De Sabla Powerhouse, Forest Ranch, Lovelock, Magalia, and Concow.

Wind Advisory issued May 12 at 12:49PM PDT until May 14 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...For the desert slopes of the mountains, southwest to west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph. For the deserts, southwest to west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph, locally up to 65 mph through passes. * WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys, Riverside County Mountains, San Bernardino County Mountains, San Diego County Deserts, San Diego County Mountains, and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. For the deserts, areas of blowing dust may temporarily restrict visibility.

Wind Advisory issued May 12 at 12:35PM PDT until May 14 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Imperial County, Salton Sea, and Imperial Valley. * WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.

Wind Advisory issued May 12 at 12:35PM PDT until May 14 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.

Wind Advisory issued May 12 at 8:33AM PDT until May 14 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Indian Wells Valley, Mojave Desert, and Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

High Wind Warning issued May 12 at 7:57AM PDT until May 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes and Owens Valley. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sudden strong downslope winds could impact Highway 395. Drivers should remain alert and heed any road closures.

Wind Advisory issued May 12 at 7:57AM PDT until May 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California, and south central and southern Nevada. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT /11 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued May 12 at 7:57AM PDT until May 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph at the higher elevations. * WHERE...White and Inyo Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued May 12 at 7:36AM PDT until May 12 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Antelope Valley and nearby foothills. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hazardous driving conditions for big rigs and motorhomes.

Wind Advisory issued May 12 at 7:36AM PDT until May 12 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast and Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. Hazardous driving conditions for big rigs and motorhomes.

Wind Advisory issued May 12 at 7:36AM PDT until May 13 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Isolated gusts to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and the Santa Ynez Mountains. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hazardous driving conditions for big rigs and motorhomes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a brief lull late this morning into the afternoon, but winds will pick up again.

Air Quality Alert issued May 12 at 6:08AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust. * WHERE...The Coachealla Valley and San Gorgonio Pass. * WHEN...6 PM Sunday to 5 AM Wednesday. * IMPACTS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.

Wind Advisory issued May 12 at 4:20AM PDT until May 12 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Ridgetop gusts up to 80 mph, with some gusts up to 100 mph through late morning. On Lake Tahoe, hazardous boating conditions with wave heights of 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Difficult driving conditions are possible for high profile vehicles.

Wind Advisory issued May 12 at 4:20AM PDT until May 12 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Wind prone areas gusting up to 65 mph. Ridgetop gusts up to 80 mph, with some gusts up to 100 mph at times. * WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.