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Updated:May 13, 2026 7:45 pm PDT

Lake Wind Advisory LAKE WIND ADVISORY  
Merced County
Effective: Wed, 5/13 3:25pm Severity:  Moderate 
Updated: May 13, 2026 7:45 pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Wed, 5/13 11:30pm Certainty: Likely
Areas Affected: West Side Mountains north of 198
 
Alert Details: 
* WHAT...West winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph expected.

* WHERE...San Luis Reservoir

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.

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