Be mindful if you are travelling in eastern Kern County for the holiday. Strong Northwesterly winds are expected to ramp up this afternoon in the Mojave Desert Slopes. Highways affected include CA 14, 58, and 178, and US 395. Gusty winds will make travel difficult for high profile vehicles due to strong crosswinds. | US National Weather Service Hanford California

1.4K views · 21 reactions | This time lapse satellite loop between 10 am and noon PDT shows the presence of smoke aloft over the eastern part of the San Joaquin Valley and adjacent foothills. Meanwhile, cumulus clouds are developing over the higher elevations of the Sierra while low stratus continues to hug much of the central California coast. | US National Weather Service Hanford California | Facebook