Trucks Overturned in Mojave Amid High Wind Warnings

Trucks were overturned on a highway in Mojave, California, amid high wind warnings issued for the area by the National Weather Service (NWS) on February 14.

This footage, filmed by the California Highway Patrol Mojave, shows at least three large vehicles turned on their side in the median strip along California state route 14.

The NWS warned of wind gusts up to 60 mph on Tuesday, that could topple trees and power lines. Credit: CHP Mojave via Storyful

Video transcript

- So, it is a very windy day in the Mojave area, as you can tell by all these vehicles that have blown over. There are a number of them out here today. So please check weather conditions, check road conditions. Don't drive through the area if you don't have to. High-profile vehicles need to use extreme caution and park-- wait out the winds. Thank you. Drive Safe. Remember to check Caltrans QuickMap for road conditions, National Weather Service for weather conditions.

So it is a very windy day in the Mojave area, as you can tell by all these vehicles that have blown over. There are a number of them out here today. So please check weather conditions, check road conditions. Don't drive through the area if you don't have to. High-profile vehicles need to use extreme caution and park-- wait out the winds. Thank you. Drive Safe. Remember to check Caltrans QuickMap for road conditions, National Weather Service for weather conditions.