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Wind Advisory 36, NWS Los Angeles, CA

May 12, 2009Los Angeles County, California

NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this wind advisory at May 12, 2009, 1:58 PM PDT for Los Angeles County, California. It took effect at May 12, 2009, 9:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 38 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 12, 2009, 1:58 PM PDT (20:58 UTC)
In effect from
May 12, 2009, 9:00 PM PDT
Expired
May 14, 2009, 11:16 AM PDT
In force
38 hr
Issued by
NWS Los Angeles, CA

County Los Angeles County, CA

The radar

The Santa Ana Mts radar (KSOX), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:56 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Edwards AFB, CA (KEDW), launched 12:00Z, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 89 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Edwards AFB, CA at 12:00Z on 2009-05-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Edwards AFB, CA at 12:00Z on 2009-05-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 83 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2660 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
26 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
83 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
115 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

000 
WWUS76 KLOX 122058
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOS ANGELES/OXNARD CA
158 PM PDT TUE MAY 12 2009

...STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS WILL AFFECT PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN
CALIFORNIA...

.STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS WILL AFFECT THE MOUNTAINS OF VENTURA AND
LOS ANGELES COUNTIES EXCLUDING THE SANTA MONICA RANGE THROUGH AT
LEAST TONIGHT. WINDS WILL BE STRONGEST NEAR THE INTERSTATE
5 CORRIDOR...WHERE DAMAGING GUSTS TO 60 MPH ARE LIKELY. VERY
STRONG WEST WINDS WILL AFFECT THE ANTELOPE VALLEY THIS AFTERNOON
AND EVENING...WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH LIKELY. IN THE ANTELOPE
VALLEY... THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR IN AND BELOW THE WESTERN
FOOTHILLS...INCLUDING THE CITIES OF LANCASTER AND PALMDALE.

STRONG AND DAMAGING WINDS ARE ALSO EXPECTED TONIGHT OVER THE
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS AND SOUTH COAST WHERE WINDS COULD
GUST TO 60 MPH OR MORE THROUGH AND BELOW PASSES AND CANYONS.

GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS TO 35 MPH CAN BE EXPECTED ALONG THE CENTRAL
COAST OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AND SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES THIS
AFTERNOON INTO THIS EVENING.

CAZ039-130400-
/O.UPG.KLOX.HW.A.0008.090513T0100Z-090513T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KLOX.HW.W.0008.090513T0100Z-090513T1000Z/
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SOUTH COAST-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SANTA BARBARA...MONTECITO...CARPINTERIA
158 PM PDT TUE MAY 12 2009

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS ISSUED A
HIGH WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO NEAR 60 MPH
WILL AFFECT AREAS BELOW PASSES AND CANYONS THIS EVENING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT. THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BE FROM NEAR SAN
MARCOS PASS WESTWARD INCLUDING IN AND AROUND GAVIOTA PASS. WINDS
WILL LIKELY DIMINISH SOME BY LATE TONIGHT...BUT MAY AGAIN REACH
HIGH WIND WARNING LEVELS BELOW PASSES AND CANYONS WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

&&

$$

CAZ052-130400-
/O.UPG.KLOX.HW.A.0008.090513T0100Z-090513T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KLOX.HW.W.0008.090513T0100Z-090513T1000Z/
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SAN MARCOS PASS...
SAN RAFAEL WILDERNESS AREA...DICK SMITH WILDERNESS AREA
158 PM PDT TUE MAY 12 2009

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS ISSUED A
HIGH WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO NEAR 65 MPH
WILL AFFECT AREAS THROUGH PASSES AND CANYONS THIS EVENING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT. THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BE FROM NEAR SAN
MARCOS PASS WESTWARD INCLUDING IN AND AROUND GAVIOTA PASS. WINDS
WILL LIKELY DIMINISH SOME BY LATE TONIGHT...BUT MAY AGAIN REACH
HIGH WIND WARNING LEVELS THROUGH PASSES AND CANYONS WEDNESDAY
NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

&&

$$

CAZ059-130400-
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0036.090513T0400Z-090514T1000Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-090513T0400Z/
ANTELOPE VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LANCASTER...PALMDALE
158 PM PDT TUE MAY 12 2009

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS ISSUED A
WIND ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM
PDT THURSDAY. A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM
PDT THIS EVENING. 

WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH CAN BE
EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON INTO THIS EVENING. THE STRONGEST WINDS
WILL OCCUR IN AND BELOW THE WESTERN FOOTHILLS...INCLUDING THE
CITIES OF LANCASTER AND PALMDALE. THE STRONG WINDS WILL CAUSE
AREAS OF BLOWING DUST AND SAND...WHICH WILL LOCALLY REDUCE
VISIBILITIES TO ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS.

WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS WILL
PERSIST AT TIMES LATER THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
HOWEVER...THERE IS A CHANCE WINDS COULD AGAIN REACH HIGH WIND
WARNING LEVELS LATE WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENING ESPECIALLY ON
THE WESTERN SIDE OF THE ANTELOPE VALLEY...AND A HIGH WIND WATCH
MAY EVENTUALLY BE NEEDED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...
ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

CAZ053-054-130400-
/O.CON.KLOX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-090513T1000Z/
VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS-
LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS EXCLUDING THE SANTA MONICA RANGE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LOCKWOOD VALLEY...MOUNT PINOS...ACTON...
MOUNT WILSON...SANDBERG
158 PM PDT TUE MAY 12 2009

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY. 

NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH LATE TONIGHT. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR
THROUGH THE I-5 CORRIDOR. WINDS WILL LIKELY DIMINISH SOME BY
MORNING WEDNESDAY...BUT MAY AGAIN REACH HIGH WIND WARNING LEVELS
LATE WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-130400-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-090513T0400Z/
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY CENTRAL COAST-
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY CENTRAL COAST-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SAN LUIS OBISPO...PISMO BEACH...
MORRO BAY...CAMBRIA...SAN SIMEON...SANTA MARIA...LOMPOC...
VANDENBERG
158 PM PDT TUE MAY 12 2009

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 MPH WITH LOCAL GUSTS TO NEAR 40 MPH CAN
BE EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON INTO THIS EVENING. WINDS SHOULD
DIMINISH BELOW ADVISORY LEVELS BY 9 PM PDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. MOTORISTS...ESPECIALLY OPERATORS OF HIGH PROFILE
VEHICLES...ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION. BE PREPARED FOR SUDDEN GUSTY
CROSS WINDS WHICH CAN CAUSE VEHICLE LOSS OF CONTROL.

&&

$$

SIRARD
8 follow-up statements
000 
WWUS76 KLOX 130410
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOS ANGELES/OXNARD CA
910 PM PDT TUE MAY 12 2009

...STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS WILL AFFECT PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN
CALIFORNIA...

.A STRONG NORTHERLY GRADIENT DEVELOPING OVER THE AREA WILL BRING A
POTENTIAL FOR STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS TO PORTIONS OF SOUTHWEST
CALIFORNIA. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL LIKELY DEVELOP THROUGH AND
BELOW THE PASSES AND CANYONS OF THE MOUNTAINS OF LOS
ANGELES...VENTURA...AND SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES.

CAZ059-131215-
/O.EXP.KLOX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-090513T0400Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-090514T1000Z/
ANTELOPE VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LANCASTER...PALMDALE
910 PM PDT TUE MAY 12 2009

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING ALLOWED TO EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS ALLOWED A
HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE ANTELOPE VALLEY TO EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT
THIS EVENING. A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
THURSDAY.

WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS WILL DIMINISH TO 25 TO 35 MPH WITH HIGHER
GUSTS AT TIMES LATER THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT. HOWEVER...THERE IS
A CHANCE WINDS COULD AGAIN REACH HIGH WIND WARNING LEVELS LATE
WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENING ESPECIALLY ON THE WESTERN SIDE OF
THE ANTELOPE VALLEY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...
ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-130515-
/O.EXP.KLOX.WI.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-090513T0400Z/
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY CENTRAL COAST-
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY CENTRAL COAST-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SAN LUIS OBISPO...PISMO BEACH...
MORRO BAY...CAMBRIA...SAN SIMEON...SANTA MARIA...LOMPOC...
VANDENBERG
910 PM PDT TUE MAY 12 2009

...WIND ADVISORY ALLOWED TO EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS ALLOWED
WIND ADVISORY TO EXPIRE FOR THE CENTRAL COAST. THIS ADVISORY HAS
EXPIRED AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING.

WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED OVER THE AREA THIS EVENING. WINDS MAY
STRENGTHEN AGAIN ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING TO ADVISORY
LEVELS.

$$

CAZ053-054-131215-
/O.NEW.KLOX.HW.A.0009.090513T1600Z-090514T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KLOX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-090513T1600Z/
VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS-
LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS EXCLUDING THE SANTA MONICA RANGE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LOCKWOOD VALLEY...MOUNT PINOS...ACTON...
MOUNT WILSON...SANDBERG
910 PM PDT TUE MAY 12 2009

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS ISSUED A
HIGH WIND WATCH FOR THE LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS.
THIS WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING. THE HIGH WIND WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED AND IS NOW IN
EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT WEDNESDAY.

NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL
OCCUR THROUGH THE I-5 CORRIDOR. WINDS WILL LIKELY REACH DAMAGING
LEVELS AGAIN WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A HAZARDOUS
HIGH WIND EVENT. SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH...OR GUSTS OF
58 MPH OR STRONGER MAY OCCUR. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST
FORECASTS.

&&

$$

CAZ039-131000-
/O.CON.KLOX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-090513T1000Z/
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SOUTH COAST-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SANTA BARBARA...MONTECITO...CARPINTERIA
910 PM PDT TUE MAY 12 2009

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS CONTINUED
A HIGH WIND WARNING FOR SANTA BARBARA SOUTH COAST. THIS WARNING
REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY.

NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO NEAR 60 MPH
WILL AFFECT AREAS BELOW PASSES AND CANYONS THIS EVENING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT. THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BE FROM NEAR SAN
MARCOS PASS WESTWARD INCLUDING IN AND AROUND GAVIOTA PASS THIS
EVENING. AS THE WINDS SHIFT TO NORTHEAST....THE MONTECITO AREA
WILL BE IMPACTED. WINDS MAY AGAIN REACH HIGH WIND WARNING LEVELS
BELOW PASSES AND CANYONS WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

&&

$$

CAZ052-131000-
/O.CON.KLOX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-090513T1000Z/
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SAN MARCOS PASS...
SAN RAFAEL WILDERNESS AREA...DICK SMITH WILDERNESS AREA
910 PM PDT TUE MAY 12 2009

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS CONTINUED A
HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS. THIS
WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY.

NORTHWEST TO NORTHEAST WINDS 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO NEAR 65
MPH WILL AFFECT AREAS THROUGH PASSES AND CANYONS THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT. THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BE OCCUR FROM NEAR
SAN MARCOS PASS WESTWARD INCLUDING IN AND AROUND GAVIOTA PASS THIS
EVENING. THE HILLS ABOVE MONTECITO WILL BE IMPACTED. WINDS MAY
AGAIN REACH HIGH WIND WARNING LEVELS THROUGH PASSES AND CANYONS
WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

&&

$$

HALL
000 
WWUS76 KLOX 131056
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOS ANGELES/OXNARD CA
356 AM PDT WED MAY 13 2009

...STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS WILL AFFECT PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN 
CALIFORNIA THROUGH THURSDAY...

.A SHARP NORTH TO SOUTH PRESSURE GRADIENT AND STRONG WINDS ALOFT
WILL CONTINUE TO BRING STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS TO PORTIONS OF
SOUTHWEST CALIFORNIA THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY. DAMAGING WIND
GUSTS OVER 60 MPH ARE LIKELY IN THE HIGHER MOUNTAINS OF VENTURA
AND LOS ANGELES COUNTIES THROUGH THURSDAY...WITH THE STRONGEST
WINDS NEAR THE INTERSTATE 5 CORRIDOR...AND HIGH WIND WARNINGS
REMAIN IN EFFECT. THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR DAMAGING WIND GUSTS
TO 60 MPH IN THE SANTA YNEZ RANGE AND THE ADJACENT SOUTH COAST OF
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY BELOW PASSES AND CANYONS FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...SO HIGH WIND WATCHES HAVE BEEN POSTED
FOR THAT AREA. ELSEWHERE...WIND ADVISORIES ARE IN EFFECT FOR THE
ANTELOPE VALLEY AND THE SANTA CLARITA VALLEY.

CAZ053-054-131900-
/O.UPG.KLOX.HW.A.0009.090513T1600Z-090514T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KLOX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-090514T1900Z/
VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS-
LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS EXCLUDING THE SANTA MONICA RANGE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LOCKWOOD VALLEY...MOUNT PINOS...ACTON...
MOUNT WILSON...SANDBERG
356 AM PDT WED MAY 13 2009

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY...

THE HIGH WIND WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY.
THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

AREAS OF NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
60 TO 70 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. THE STRONGEST
WINDS WILL OCCUR THROUGH THE I-5 CORRIDOR. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO
DIMINISH SOME BY NOON THURSDAY...BUT MAY INCREASE AGAIN LATE THURSDAY
AND THURSDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

&&

$$

CAZ052-131900-
/O.NEW.KLOX.HW.A.0010.090514T0100Z-090514T1900Z/
/O.EXB.KLOX.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-090514T0100Z/
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SAN MARCOS PASS...
SAN RAFAEL WILDERNESS AREA...DICK SMITH WILDERNESS AREA
356 AM PDT WED MAY 13 2009

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS ISSUED A
WIND ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING. A
HIGH WIND WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS HIGH WIND WATCH IS IN
EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. 

AREAS OF NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50
MPH TODAY ARE EXPECTED TO INCREASE TO 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
65 MPH POSSIBLE THIS EVENING. STRONG TO POSSIBLY DAMAGING WINDS
ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...WITH THE
STRONGEST WINDS THROUGH PASSES AND CANYONS OF THE SANTA YNEZ
RANGE. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO DIMINISH SOME BY NOON THURSDAY...BUT
MAY INCREASE AGAIN LATE THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...
ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A HAZARDOUS
HIGH WIND EVENT. SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH...OR GUSTS OF
58 MPH OR STRONGER MAY OCCUR. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST
FORECASTS.

&&

$$

CAZ039-131900-
/O.NEW.KLOX.HW.A.0010.090514T0100Z-090514T1900Z/
/O.EXB.KLOX.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-090514T0100Z/
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SOUTH COAST-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SANTA BARBARA...MONTECITO...CARPINTERIA
356 AM PDT WED MAY 13 2009

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS ISSUED A
WIND ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING. A
HIGH WIND WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS HIGH WIND WATCH IS IN
EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. 

AREAS OF NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45
MPH TODAY ARE EXPECTED TO INCREASE TO 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
5O AND POSSIBLY 60 MPH THIS EVENING. STRONG TO POSSIBLY DAMAGING 
WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...WITH THE
STRONGEST WINDS BELOW PASSES AND CANYONS OF THE SANTA YNEZ RANGE.
WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO DIMINISH SOME BY NOON THURSDAY....BUT MAY
INCREASE AGAIN LATE THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...
ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A HAZARDOUS
HIGH WIND EVENT. SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH...OR GUSTS OF
58 MPH OR STRONGER MAY OCCUR. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST
FORECASTS.

&&

$$

CAZ088-131900-
/O.EXB.KLOX.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-090514T1900Z/
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SANTA CLARITA...NEWHALL...VALENCIA
356 AM PDT WED MAY 13 2009

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS ISSUED A
WIND ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY. 

AREAS OF NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45
MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO
DIMINISH SOME BY NOON THURSDAY...BUT MAY INCREASE AGAIN LATE
THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...
ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

CAZ059-131900-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-090514T1000Z/
ANTELOPE VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LANCASTER...PALMDALE
356 AM PDT WED MAY 13 2009

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY. 

WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH LATE TONIGHT. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR IN
AND BELOW THE WESTERN FOOTHILLS...INCLUDING THE CITES OF LANCASTER
AND PALMDALE. ISOLATED GUSTS TO 60 MPH ARE POSSIBLE THIS AFTERNOON
AND EVENING. THE STRONG WINDS WILL CAUSE AREAS OF BLOWING DUST AND
SAND WHICH WILL LOCALLY REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO ONE QUARTER MILE
OR LESS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...
ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

BRUNO/RORKE
000 
WWUS76 KLOX 131723
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOS ANGELES/OXNARD CA
1023 AM PDT WED MAY 13 2009

...STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS WILL AFFECT PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN
CALIFORNIA THROUGH THURSDAY...

.A SHARP NORTH TO SOUTH PRESSURE GRADIENT AND STRONG WINDS ALOFT
WILL CONTINUE TO BRING STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS TO PORTIONS OF
SOUTHWEST CALIFORNIA THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY. DAMAGING WIND
GUSTS OVER 60 MPH WILL OCCUR IN THE HIGHER MOUNTAINS OF VENTURA
AND LOS ANGELES COUNTIES THROUGH THURSDAY...WITH THE STRONGEST
WINDS NEAR THE INTERSTATE 5 CORRIDOR...AND HIGH WIND WARNINGS
REMAIN IN EFFECT. THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR DAMAGING WIND GUSTS
TO 60 MPH IN THE SANTA YNEZ RANGE AND FAVORED CANYONS OF THE ADJACENT
SOUTH COAST OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...SO HIGH WIND WATCHES HAVE BEEN POSTED FOR THAT
AREA. ELSEWHERE...WIND ADVISORIES ARE IN EFFECT FOR THE ANTELOPE
VALLEY AND THE SANTA CLARITA VALLEY.

CAZ053-054-140130-
/O.CON.KLOX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-090514T1900Z/
VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS-
LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS EXCLUDING THE SANTA MONICA RANGE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LOCKWOOD VALLEY...MOUNT PINOS...ACTON...
MOUNT WILSON...SANDBERG
1023 AM PDT WED MAY 13 2009

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY. 

AREAS OF NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
60 TO 70 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. THE
STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR THROUGH THE I-5 CORRIDOR. WINDS ARE
EXPECTED TO DIMINISH SOME BY NOON THURSDAY...BUT MAY INCREASE
AGAIN LATE THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS OCCURRING.
SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR
MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

&&

$$

CAZ052-140130-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-090514T0100Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.HW.A.0010.090514T0100Z-090514T1900Z/
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SAN MARCOS PASS...
SAN RAFAEL WILDERNESS AREA...DICK SMITH WILDERNESS AREA
1023 AM PDT WED MAY 13 2009

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING. A
HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. 

AREAS OF NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
45 MPH TODAY ARE EXPECTED TO INCREASE TO 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
65 MPH POSSIBLE THIS EVENING. STRONG TO POSSIBLY DAMAGING WINDS
ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...WITH THE
STRONGEST WINDS THROUGH PASSES AND CANYONS OF THE SANTA YNEZ
RANGE. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO DIMINISH SOME BY NOON THURSDAY...BUT
MAY INCREASE AGAIN LATE THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH OR GREATER ARE
OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...
ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A HAZARDOUS
HIGH WIND EVENT. SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH...OR GUSTS OF
58 MPH OR STRONGER MAY OCCUR. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST
FORECASTS.

&&

$$

CAZ039-140130-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-090514T0100Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.HW.A.0010.090514T0100Z-090514T1900Z/
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SOUTH COAST-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SANTA BARBARA...MONTECITO...CARPINTERIA
1023 AM PDT WED MAY 13 2009

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING. A
HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. 

LOCAL NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH
IN FAVORED CANYONS TODAY ARE EXPECTED TO INCREASE TO 25 TO 35 MPH
WITH GUSTS TO 5O MPH AND POSSIBLY 60 MPH THIS EVENING. STRONG TO
POSSIBLY DAMAGING WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...WITH THE STRONGEST WINDS BELOW PASSES AND CANYONS OF THE
SANTA YNEZ RANGE. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO DIMINISH SOME BY NOON
THURSDAY...BUT MAY INCREASE AGAIN LATE THURSDAY AND THURSDAY
NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH OR GREATER ARE
OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...
ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A HAZARDOUS
HIGH WIND EVENT. SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH...OR GUSTS OF
58 MPH OR STRONGER MAY OCCUR. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST
FORECASTS.

&&

$$

CAZ059-140130-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-090514T1000Z/
ANTELOPE VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LANCASTER...PALMDALE
1023 AM PDT WED MAY 13 2009

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY. 

WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH LATE TONIGHT. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR IN
AND BELOW THE WESTERN FOOTHILLS...INCLUDING THE CITES OF
LANCASTER AND PALMDALE. ISOLATED GUSTS TO 60 MPH ARE POSSIBLE
THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. THE STRONG WINDS WILL CAUSE AREAS OF
BLOWING DUST AND SAND WHICH WILL LOCALLY REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO
ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH OR GREATER ARE
OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...
ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

CAZ088-140130-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-090514T1900Z/
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SANTA CLARITA...NEWHALL...VALENCIA
1023 AM PDT WED MAY 13 2009

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY. 

AREAS OF NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35
MPH WILL INCREASE TO 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH THIS
AFTERNOON AND EVENING AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING.
WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO DIMINISH SOME BY NOON THURSDAY...BUT MAY
INCREASE AGAIN LATE THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...
ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

TRM
000 
WWUS76 KLOX 132219
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOS ANGELES/OXNARD CA
319 PM PDT WED MAY 13 2009

...STRONG WINDS WILL AFFECT PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA
THROUGH THURSDAY...

.A SHARP NORTH TO SOUTH PRESSURE GRADIENT AND STRONG WINDS ALOFT
WILL CONTINUE TO BRING STRONG WINDS TO PORTIONS OF SOUTHWEST
CALIFORNIA THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY. STRONG WIND GUSTS OVER 60
MPH WILL OCCUR IN THE HIGHER MOUNTAINS OF VENTURA...LOS ANGELES
...AND SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES THROUGH THURSDAY...WITH THE
STRONGEST WINDS NEAR THE I-5 CORRIDOR AND IN THE SANTA YNEZ RANGE
THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...SO HIGH WIND WARNINGS HAVE
BEEN POSTED. ELSEWHERE...WIND ADVISORIES ARE IN EFFECT FOR THE
ANTELOPE VALLEY AND THE SANTA CLARITA VALLEY.

CAZ052-140630-
/O.UPG.KLOX.HW.A.0010.090514T0100Z-090514T1900Z/
/O.EXB.KLOX.HW.W.0008.090514T0100Z-090514T1900Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-090514T0100Z/
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SAN MARCOS PASS...
SAN RAFAEL WILDERNESS AREA...DICK SMITH WILDERNESS AREA
319 PM PDT WED MAY 13 2009

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING UNTIL
NOON PDT THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS ISSUED A
HIGH WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY.
THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. A WIND ADVISORY
REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

AREAS OF NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45
MPH EARLY THIS EVENING ARE EXPECTED TO INCREASE TO 30 TO 45 MPH
WITH GUSTS TO 65 MPH POSSIBLE OVERNIGHT. THESE STRONG WINDS ARE
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...WITH THE STRONGEST
WINDS THROUGH PASSES AND CANYONS OF THE SANTA YNEZ RANGE. WINDS
ARE EXPECTED TO DIMINISH SOME BY NOON THURSDAY...BUT MAY INCREASE
AGAIN LATE THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF
58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

&&

$$

CAZ053-054-140630-
/O.CON.KLOX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-090514T1900Z/
VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS-
LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS EXCLUDING THE SANTA MONICA RANGE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LOCKWOOD VALLEY...MOUNT PINOS...ACTON...
MOUNT WILSON...SANDBERG
319 PM PDT WED MAY 13 2009

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY. 

AREAS OF NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
60 TO 70 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. THE
STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR THROUGH THE I-5 CORRIDOR. WINDS ARE
EXPECTED TO DIMINISH SOME BY NOON THURSDAY...BUT MAY INCREASE
AGAIN LATE THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS
OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF
58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

&&

$$

CAZ039-140630-
/O.UPG.KLOX.HW.A.0010.090514T0100Z-090514T1900Z/
/O.EXT.KLOX.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-090514T1900Z/
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SOUTH COAST-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SANTA BARBARA...MONTECITO...CARPINTERIA
319 PM PDT WED MAY 13 2009

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY...

THE WIND ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY. THE
HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

LOCAL NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH
IN FAVORED CANYONS EARLY THIS EVENING ARE EXPECTED TO INCREASE TO
20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 5O MPH LATER THIS EVENING. THESE STRONG
WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...WITH THE
STRONGEST WINDS BELOW PASSES AND CANYONS OF THE SANTA YNEZ RANGE.
WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO DIMINISH SOME BY NOON THURSDAY...BUT MAY
INCREASE AGAIN LATE THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH OR GREATER ARE
OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...
ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

CAZ059-140630-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-090514T1000Z/
ANTELOPE VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LANCASTER...PALMDALE
319 PM PDT WED MAY 13 2009

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY. 

WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH LATE TONIGHT. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR IN
AND BELOW THE WESTERN FOOTHILLS...INCLUDING THE CITES OF
LANCASTER AND PALMDALE. ISOLATED GUSTS TO 60 MPH ARE POSSIBLE
THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. THE STRONG WINDS WILL CAUSE AREAS OF
BLOWING DUST AND SAND WHICH WILL LOCALLY REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO
ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH OR GREATER ARE
OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...
ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

CAZ088-140630-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-090514T1900Z/
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SANTA CLARITA...NEWHALL...VALENCIA
319 PM PDT WED MAY 13 2009

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY. 

AREAS OF NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45
MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO
DIMINISH SOME BY NOON THURSDAY...BUT MAY INCREASE AGAIN LATE
THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...
ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

TRM
000 
WWUS76 KLOX 140055
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOS ANGELES/OXNARD CA
555 PM PDT WED MAY 13 2009

...STRONG WINDS WILL AFFECT PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA
THROUGH THURSDAY...

.A SHARP NORTH TO SOUTH PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL COMBINE WITH STRONG
FLOW ALOFT TO BRING STRONG WINDS TO PORTIONS OF SOUTHWEST
CALIFORNIA THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY.

CAZ052-140700-
/O.EXP.KLOX.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-090514T0100Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.HW.W.0008.090514T0100Z-090514T1900Z/
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SAN MARCOS PASS...
SAN RAFAEL WILDERNESS AREA...DICK SMITH WILDERNESS AREA
555 PM PDT WED MAY 13 2009

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS CONTINUED
A HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS. THIS
WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY. A WIND
ADVISORY WILL BE ALLOWED EXPIRE AT 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING.

AREAS OF NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 30 TO 45 MPH
WITH GUSTS TO 65 MPH POSSIBLE OVERNIGHT. THESE STRONG WINDS ARE
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...WITH THE STRONGEST
WINDS THROUGH PASSES AND CANYONS OF THE SANTA YNEZ RANGE. WINDS
ARE EXPECTED TO DIMINISH SOME BY NOON THURSDAY...BUT MAY INCREASE
AGAIN LATE THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

&&

$$

CAZ053-054-140700-
/O.CON.KLOX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-090514T1900Z/
VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS-
LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS EXCLUDING THE SANTA MONICA RANGE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LOCKWOOD VALLEY...MOUNT PINOS...ACTON...
MOUNT WILSON...SANDBERG
555 PM PDT WED MAY 13 2009

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS CONTINUED
A HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA COUNTY
MOUNTAINS. THIS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY.

AREAS OF NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
60 TO 70 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. THE
STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR THROUGH THE I-5 CORRIDOR. WINDS ARE
EXPECTED TO DIMINISH SOME BY NOON THURSDAY...BUT MAY INCREASE
AGAIN LATE THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS
OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF
58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

&&

$$

CAZ059-140700-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-090514T1000Z/
ANTELOPE VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LANCASTER...PALMDALE
555 PM PDT WED MAY 13 2009

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS CONTINUED
A WIND ADVISORY FOR THE ANTELOPE VALLEY. THIS ADVISORY REMAINS IN
EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY.

WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH LATE TONIGHT. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR IN
AND BELOW THE WESTERN FOOTHILLS...INCLUDING THE CITES OF
LANCASTER AND PALMDALE. ISOLATED GUSTS TO 60 MPH ARE POSSIBLE
THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. THE STRONG WINDS WILL CAUSE AREAS OF
BLOWING DUST AND SAND WHICH WILL LOCALLY REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO
ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH OR GREATER ARE
OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...
ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

CAZ088-140700-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-090514T1900Z/
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SANTA CLARITA...NEWHALL...VALENCIA
555 PM PDT WED MAY 13 2009

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS CONTINUED
A WIND ADVISORY FOR THE SANTA CLARITA VALLEY. THIS ADVISORY
REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY.

AREAS OF NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
45 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. WINDS ARE EXPECTED
TO DIMINISH SOME BY NOON THURSDAY...BUT MAY INCREASE AGAIN LATE
THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...
ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

CAZ039-140700-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-090514T1900Z/
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SOUTH COAST-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SANTA BARBARA...MONTECITO...CARPINTERIA
555 PM PDT WED MAY 13 2009

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS CONTINUED
A WIND ADVISORY FOR THE SANTA BARBARA SOUTH COAST. THIS ADVISORY
REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY.

NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS
TO 5O MPH LATER THIS EVENING. THESE STRONG WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...WITH THE STRONGEST WINDS
BELOW PASSES AND CANYONS OF THE SANTA YNEZ RANGE. WINDS ARE
EXPECTED TO DIMINISH SOME BY NOON THURSDAY...BUT MAY INCREASE
AGAIN LATE THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH OR GREATER ARE
OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...
ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

HALL
000 
WWUS76 KLOX 140634
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOS ANGELES/OXNARD CA
1134 PM PDT WED MAY 13 2009

...STRONG WINDS WILL AFFECT PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA
THROUGH THURSDAY...

.A SHARP NORTH TO SOUTH PRESSURE GRADIENT AND STRONG FLOW ALOFT
WILL CONTINUE TO BRING STRONG WINDS TO PORTIONS OF SOUTHWEST
CALIFORNIA THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY.

CAZ052-141445-
/O.CON.KLOX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-090514T1900Z/
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SAN MARCOS PASS...
SAN RAFAEL WILDERNESS AREA...DICK SMITH WILDERNESS AREA
1134 PM PDT WED MAY 13 2009

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY. 

AREAS OF NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS OF 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
65 MPH ARE EXPECTED OVERNIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING. WINDS WILL
BE STRONGEST THROUGH PASSES AND CANYONS OF THE SANTA YNEZ RANGE.
WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO DIMINISH SOME BY NOON THURSDAY...BUT MAY
INCREASE AGAIN LATE THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

&&

$$

CAZ053-054-141445-
/O.CON.KLOX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-090514T1900Z/
VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS-
LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS EXCLUDING THE SANTA MONICA RANGE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LOCKWOOD VALLEY...MOUNT PINOS...ACTON...
MOUNT WILSON...SANDBERG
1134 PM PDT WED MAY 13 2009

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY. 

AREAS OF NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 TO
70 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. WINDS WILL BE STRONGEST
THROUGH THE I-5 CORRIDOR. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO DIMINISH SOME BY
NOON THURSDAY...BUT MAY INCREASE AGAIN LATE THURSDAY AND THURSDAY
NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS
OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF
58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

&&

$$

CAZ039-141445-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-090514T1900Z/
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SOUTH COAST-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SANTA BARBARA...MONTECITO...CARPINTERIA
1134 PM PDT WED MAY 13 2009

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY. 

AREAS OF NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 5O
MPH WILL CONTINUE OVERNIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING. WINDS WILL BE
STRONGEST BELOW PASSES AND CANYONS OF THE SANTA YNEZ RANGE. WINDS
ARE EXPECTED TO DIMINISH SOME BY NOON THURSDAY...BUT MAY INCREASE
AGAIN LATE THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH OR GREATER ARE
OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...
ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

CAZ059-141000-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-090514T1000Z/
ANTELOPE VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LANCASTER...PALMDALE
1134 PM PDT WED MAY 13 2009

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY. 

WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH LATE TONIGHT. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR IN
AND BELOW THE WESTERN FOOTHILLS...INCLUDING THE CITES OF
LANCASTER AND PALMDALE. THE STRONG WINDS WILL CAUSE AREAS OF
BLOWING DUST AND SAND WHICH WILL LOCALLY REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO
ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH OR GREATER ARE
OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...
ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

CAZ088-141445-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-090514T1900Z/
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SANTA CLARITA...NEWHALL...VALENCIA
1134 PM PDT WED MAY 13 2009

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY. 

AREAS OF NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
45 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. WINDS ARE EXPECTED
TO DIMINISH SOME BY NOON THURSDAY...BUT MAY INCREASE AGAIN LATE
THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...
ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

DB
000 
WWUS76 KLOX 140959
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOS ANGELES/OXNARD CA
259 AM PDT THU MAY 14 2009

...STRONG WINDS WILL AFFECT PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA
THROUGH THURSDAY...

.A SHARP NORTH TO SOUTH PRESSURE GRADIENT AND STRONG FLOW ALOFT
WILL CONTINUE TO BRING STRONG WINDS TO PORTIONS OF SOUTHWEST
CALIFORNIA TODAY.

CAZ059-141100-
/O.EXP.KLOX.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-090514T1000Z/
ANTELOPE VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LANCASTER...PALMDALE
259 AM PDT THU MAY 14 2009

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

THE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING. 

WINDS HAVE DECREASED ACROSS THE ANTELOPE VALLEY...SO THE WIND
ADVISORY WILL BE ALLOWED TO EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT. 

$$

CAZ052-141800-
/O.CON.KLOX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-090514T1900Z/
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SAN MARCOS PASS...
SAN RAFAEL WILDERNESS AREA...DICK SMITH WILDERNESS AREA
259 AM PDT THU MAY 14 2009

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY. 

AREAS OF NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS OF 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
65 MPH ARE EXPECTED THIS MORNING. WINDS WILL BE STRONGEST THROUGH
PASSES AND CANYONS OF THE SANTA YNEZ RANGE. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO
DIMINISH SOME BY NOON...BUT MAY INCREASE AGAIN LATE TODAY AND
TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

&&

$$

CAZ053-054-141800-
/O.CON.KLOX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-090514T1900Z/
VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS-
LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS EXCLUDING THE SANTA MONICA RANGE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LOCKWOOD VALLEY...MOUNT PINOS...ACTON...
MOUNT WILSON...SANDBERG
259 AM PDT THU MAY 14 2009

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY. 

AREAS OF NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
60 TO 70 MPH WILL CONTINUE THIS MORNING. WINDS WILL BE STRONGEST
THROUGH THE I-5 CORRIDOR. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO DIMINISH SOME BY
NOON...BUT MAY INCREASE AGAIN LATE TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS
OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF
58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

&&

$$

CAZ039-141800-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-090514T1900Z/
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SOUTH COAST-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SANTA BARBARA...MONTECITO...CARPINTERIA
259 AM PDT THU MAY 14 2009

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY. 

AREAS OF NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 5O
MPH WILL CONTINUE THIS MORNING. WINDS WILL BE STRONGEST BELOW
PASSES AND CANYONS OF THE SANTA YNEZ RANGE. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO
DIMINISH SOME BY NOON...BUT MAY INCREASE AGAIN LATE TODAY AND
TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH OR GREATER ARE
OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...
ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

CAZ088-141800-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-090514T1900Z/
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SANTA CLARITA...NEWHALL...VALENCIA
259 AM PDT THU MAY 14 2009

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY. 

AREAS OF NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
45 MPH WILL CONTINUE THIS MORNING. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO DIMINISH
SOME BY NOON...BUT MAY INCREASE AGAIN LATE TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...
ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$


DB
000 
WWUS76 KLOX 141816
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOS ANGELES/OXNARD CA
1116 AM PDT THU MAY 14 2009

...GUSTY NORTHERLY WINDS TO CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

.ANOTHER INCREASE IN NORTHERLY WINDS IS EXPECTED TONIGHT ACROSS
SOUTHERN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY AS WELL AS THE INTERSTATE 5 CORRIDOR
PORTION OF THE LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS. WINDS ARE
EXPECTED TO DECREASE BY FRIDAY MORNING.

CAZ053-054-150230-
/O.CAN.KLOX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-090514T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0037.090514T1816Z-090515T1600Z/
VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS-
LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS EXCLUDING THE SANTA MONICA RANGE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LOCKWOOD VALLEY...MOUNT PINOS...ACTON...
MOUNT WILSON...SANDBERG
1116 AM PDT THU MAY 14 2009

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS ISSUED A
WIND ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT FRIDAY. THE
HIGH WIND WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH ARE
EXPECTED THROUGH THE INTERSTATE 5 CORRIDOR THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.

&&

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...
ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

CAZ052-150230-
/O.CAN.KLOX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-090514T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0037.090514T2200Z-090515T1000Z/
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SAN MARCOS PASS...
SAN RAFAEL WILDERNESS AREA...DICK SMITH WILDERNESS AREA
1116 AM PDT THU MAY 14 2009

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS ISSUED A
WIND ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT FRIDAY. THE HIGH WIND WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

AREAS OF NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS OF 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
50 MPH ARE EXPECTED LATER THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUING THROUGH
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. WINDS WILL BE STRONGEST THROUGH PASSES AND
CANYONS OF THE SANTA YNEZ RANGE.

&&

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...
ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

CAZ039-150230-
/O.CAN.KLOX.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-090514T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0037.090514T2200Z-090515T1000Z/
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SOUTH COAST-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SANTA BARBARA...MONTECITO...CARPINTERIA
1116 AM PDT THU MAY 14 2009

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS ISSUED A
WIND ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT FRIDAY. 

AREAS OF NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 5O
MPH WILL DEVELOP AGAIN LATER THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE THROUGH
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. WINDS WILL BE STRONGEST BELOW PASSES AND
CANYONS OF THE SANTA YNEZ RANGE. 

&&

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...
ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

CAZ088-141930-
/O.CAN.KLOX.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-090514T1900Z/
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SANTA CLARITA...NEWHALL...VALENCIA
1116 AM PDT THU MAY 14 2009

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS CANCELLED
THE WIND ADVISORY. 

LOCAL NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH ARE EXPECTED THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.

$$

WOFFORD

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Los Angeles, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at May 12, 1:50 PM PDT, 8 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 12, 1:50 PM PDT, 8 minutes before
SOUTHWEST CALIFORNIA AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOS ANGELES/OXNARD CA
150 PM PDT TUE MAY 12 2009

.SHORT TERM (TONIGHT-FRI)...THE BIG STORY TODAY ARE THE WINDS WHICH
WERE ALREADY GUSTING OVER 40 MPH OVER PARTS OF THE ANTELOPE VALLEY
AND L.A./VTU MTNS. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO INCREASE FURTHER THIS
AFTERNOON WITH GUSTS TO NEAR 60 MPH IN THESE AREAS. A HIGH WIND
WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR THE ANTELOPE VALLEY THIS AFTERNOON INTO
THIS EVENING...AND ALSO FOR THE L.A./VTU MTNS TODAY THRU 3 AM
WEDNESDAY. WITH GUSTY WINDS EXPECTED ON THE CENTRAL COAST...A
WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIS AREA AS WINDS SHOULD GUST TO AT
LEAST 35 MPH AT TIMES THIS AFTERNOON INTO EARLY THIS EVENING. THE
NORTHWEST TO NORTH FLOW IS EXPECTED TO INCREASE OVER THE SBA S COAST
AND MOUNTAINS THIS EVENING AS WELL AS THE N-S PRESSURE GRADIENT
INCREASES. WINDS OVER THIS AREA SHOULD GUST NEAR 60 MPH BELOW AND
THROUGH THE PASSES AND CANYONS THIS EVENING THRU LATE TONIGHT. IT
LOOKS LIKE THE STRONGEST WINDS MAY BE MAINLY AROUND AND WEST OF SAN
MARCOS PASS INCLUDING GAVIOTA PASS. WILL UPGRADE THE HIGH WIND WATCH
TO A HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THIS AREA FOR THIS EVENING THRU LATE
TONIGHT. PLEASE SEE LAXNPWLOX FOR THE LATEST DETAILS ON THE STRONG
AND POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS OVER PORTIONS OF THE FORECAST AREA.

MARINE LAYER EARLY THIS AFTERNOON AT LAX HAS LOWERED TO NEAR 1900 FT
DEEP. LOW CLOUDS THAT COVERED THE COAST AND VALLEYS S OF POINT
CONCEPTION THIS MORNING HAS LARGELY DISSIPATED EARLY THIS
AFTERNOON...WITH MOSTLY SUNNY SKIES OVER THE DISTRICT. THERE MAY BE
PATCHY LOW CLOUDS AND FOG LATER TONIGHT FOR THE L.A. COAST AND
PORTIONS OF THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY...OTHERWISE MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES
SHOULD PREVAIL ACROSS THE REGION OVERNIGHT.

AN UPPER RIDGE SW OF THE FORECAST AREA WILL KEEP A BROAD W TO WNW
FLOW ALOFT OVER THE REGION THRU THU. THE UPPER RIDGE WILL BUILD
NORTHWARD OFF THE COAST BY FRI WHICH WILL TURN THE UPPER LEVEL FLOW
MORE NORTHERLY. DRY WEATHER WITH MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES IS FORECAST TO
CONTINUE OVER THE FORECAST AREA THRU FRI...ALTHO PATCHY LOW CLOUDS
AND FOG MAY AFFECT THE CENTRAL COAST AND L.A. COUNTY COAST AT TIMES.
A DECENT NORTHERLY GRADIENT WILL PERSIST WITH GUSTY NW TO N WINDS
PERSISTING IN THE MOUNTAINS AND SBA S COAST MAINLY EACH AFTERNOON
AND EVENING THRU THU NIGHT. STRONG AND GUSTY W TO NW WINDS WILL ALSO
PREVAIL AFTERNOONS AND EVENING THRU THU NIGHT FOR THE ANTELOPE
VALLEY AND ALONG THE CENTRAL COAST. IT LOOKS LIKE WIND ADVISORIES OR
HIGH WIND WARNINGS WILL BE NEEDED OVER THIS REGION AT TIMES THRU THU
NIGHT.

.LONG TERM (SAT-TUE)...MEDIUM RANGE MODELS IN GENERAL AGREEMENT AT
LEAST THRU THE WEEKEND WITH THE UPPER RIDGE EXPECTED TO BUILD INLAND
OVER CA AND INTO THE CENTRAL GREAT BASIN SAT THRU SUN. THE UPPER
RIDGE WILL BRING WEAK OFFSHORE FLOW NIGHT AND MORNING HOURS AND MUCH
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPS TO THE FORECAST AREA FOR INLAND AREAS. HIGHS ARE
EXPECTED TO SOAR WELL INTO THE 90S TO NEAR 100 SAT AND SUN FOR THE
VALLEYS...FOOTHILLS AND LOWER MOUNTAIN ELEVATIONS. TEMPS WILL BE
COOLER BUT STILL NEAR OR A FEW DEGREES ABOVE NORMAL FOR THE COAST
DURING THE PERIOD. THE EC THEN BUILDS THE UPPER HI INTO OREGON MON
AND TUE WHILE THE GFS BREAKS DOWN THE UPPER RIDGE AS AN UPPER TROF
MOVES INTO THE PAC NW. AT THE SAME TIME THE GFS FORECASTS AN UPPER
LOW TO DEVELOP WELL SW OF THE DISTRICT MON AND APPROACH THE REGION
BY TUE. LEANED MORE TOWARD THE GFS SOLUTION BUT OVERALL DRY
CONDITIONS SHOULD PERSIST FOR EITHER SOLUTION...WITH SOME MID AND HI
LEVEL MOISTURE POSSIBLY MOVING IN BY TUE FOR PARTLY CLOUDY SKIES.
TEMPS SHOULD REMAIN WELL ABOVE NORMAL MON THEN FALL TO NEAR NORMAL
OR SLIGHTLY ABOVE NORMAL FOR TUE.

&&

.AVIATION...12/1915Z.
AN ODD CLEARING PATTERN THIS AFTERNOON...YET SOMEWHAT REFLECTIVE OF
INCREASING NORTHERLY FLOW ACROSS THE DISTRICT. VFR CONDITIONS WILL
CONTINUE FOR MUCH OF THE DISTRICT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...ASIDE FROM A
RETURN OF LOW CLOUDS AND FOG WITH MVFR TO IFR CONDITIONS FOR THE LOS
ANGELES COAST...THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY AND PORTIONS OF THE VENTURA
COAST...A GOOD CONFIDENCE FORECAST.

KLAX...GOOD CONFIDENCE IN VFR CONDITIONS THROUGH THIS
EVENING...FOLLOWED BY MVFR TO IFR CONDITIONS LATE THIS EVENING
THROUGH EARLY WEDNESDAY WITH CLEARING BY MID MORNING WEDNESDAY.

KBUR...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN VFR CONDITIONS THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

&&

.LOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
HIGH WIND WARNING (SEE LAXNPWLOX).
RED FLAG WARNING (SEE LAXRFWLOX).
WIND ADVISORY (SEE LAXNPWLOX).
GALE WARNING (SEE LAXMWWLOX).

&&

PUBLIC...SIRARD
AVIATION...SWEET

WWW.WEATHER.GOV/LOSANGELES
Hazardous weather outlook, May 12, 10:23 AM PDT, 3 hours 35 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOS ANGELES/OXNARD CA
1023 AM PDT TUE MAY 12 2009

CAZ034>041-044>046-051>054-059-087-088-547-548-131300-
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY CENTRAL COAST-
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY CENTRAL COAST-SANTA YNEZ VALLEY-
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY INTERIOR VALLEYS-CUYAMA VALLEY-
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SOUTH COAST-VENTURA COUNTY COAST-
LOS ANGELES COUNTY COAST INCLUDING DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES-
VENTURA COUNTY INTERIOR VALLEYS-VENTURA COUNTY COASTAL VALLEYS-
SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS RECREATIONAL AREA-
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY MOUNTAINS-
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS-VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS-
LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS EXCLUDING THE SANTA MONICA RANGE-
ANTELOPE VALLEY-CATALINA ISLAND-SANTA CLARITA VALLEY-
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SAN FERNANDO VALLEY-
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SAN GABRIEL VALLEY-
1023 AM PDT TUE MAY 12 2009

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA.

.DAY ONE... THROUGH TONIGHT

VERY STRONG WINDS WILL CERATE HAZARDS IN THE MOUNTAINS AND DESERTS
TODAY AND TONIGHT. ADDITIONALLY THE WINDS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS
AREAS OF QUARTER MILE VISIBILITIES IN BLOWING SAND AND DUST. STRONG
AND POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS ARE POSSIBLE IN THE SANTA BARBARA
COUNTY MOUNTAINS AND SOUTH COAST TONIGHT. GUSTY WINDS WILL AFFECT
THE CENTRAL COAST THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. DANGEROUS FIRE WEATHER
CONDITIONS WILL AFFECT THE SANTA YNEZ RANGE AND THE SOUTH COAST OF
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FROM LATE TODAY THROUGH TONIGHT DUE TO GUSTY
WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY. MARINERS WILL FACE A HAZARDOUS GALE
ACROSS ALL THE OUTER WATERS AT LEAST THROUGH TONIGHT.

* HIGH WIND WARNING..........SEE WWUS76 KLOX - NPWLOX FOR DETAILS *

* RED FLAG WARNING...........SEE WWUS86 KLOX - RFWLOX FOR DETAILS *

* HIGH WIND WATCH............SEE WWUS76 KLOX - NPWLOX FOR DETAILS *

* WIND ADVISORY..............SEE WWUS76 KLOX - NPWLOX FOR DETAILS *

* GALE WARNING...............SEE WHUS76 KLOX - MWWLOX FOR DETAILS *

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN... WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY

DANGEROUS WIND GUSTS TO 60 MILES PER HOUR WILL CONTINUE IN THE
MOUNTAINS WHILE ADVISORY LEVEL WIND GUSTS WILL BE LIKELY BELOW
PASSES AND CANYONS ACROSS THE COASTS AND VALLEYS. LOW HUMIDITIES
WILL COMBINE WITH THE WINDS TO PRODUCE DANGEROUS FIRE WEATHER
CONDITIONS FOR THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS AND SOUTH COAST
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. MARINERS WILL FACE A HAZARDOUS GALE ACROSS
ALL THE OUTER WATERS. A SIGNIFICANT HEAT WAVE WILL GRIP THE AREA
OVER THE WEEKEND.

* HIGH WIND WARNING..........SEE WWUS76 KLOX - NPWLOX FOR DETAILS *

* RED FLAG WARNING...........SEE WWUS86 KLOX - RFWLOX FOR DETAILS *

* GALE WARNING...............SEE WHUS76 KLOX - MWWLOX FOR DETAILS *

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

SIRARD

The office that day

Everything else NWS Los Angeles, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 11, 5:53 PM PDTWind AdvisoryLOX27 hr
May 12, 4:04 AM PDTHigh Wind WarningLOX55 hr
May 12, 9:30 AM PDTRed Flag WarningLOX50 hr
May 12, 10:03 AM PDTHigh Wind WatchLOX4 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.