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Wind Advisory 23, NWS Sacramento, CA

November 21, 2013

NWS Sacramento, CA issued this wind advisory at Nov 21, 2013, 9:06 PM PST. It took effect at Nov 22, 2013, 12:00 PM PST. It was in force for 16 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 21, 2013, 9:06 PM PST (05:06 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 22, 2013, 12:00 PM PST
Expired
Nov 23, 2013, 4:00 AM PST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Sacramento, CA

The text

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

300 
WWUS76 KSTO 220506
NPWSTO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA
906 PM PST THU NOV 21 2013

...VERY STRONG WINDS IN THE MOUNTAINS THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY...

...WINDY CONDITIONS IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY THROUGH FRIDAY...

.STRONG HIGH PRESSURE BUILDING INTO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
COMBINED WITH A DEEP LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM OFF THE SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA COAST WILL BRING STRONG EAST WINDS TO THE SIERRA AND
COASTAL MOUNTAINS...LOCALLY REACHING INTO THE UPPER FOOTHILLS.
THE LOWER FOOTHILLS AND CENTRAL VALLEY WILL SEE LIGHTER WINDS...
BUT STILL GUSTY AT TIMES. THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED
TONIGHT...LINGERING THROUGH FRIDAY AND FINALLY WEAKENING
SATURDAY.

CAZ064-221400-
/O.UPG.KSTO.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-131123T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSTO.WI.Y.0023.131122T2000Z-131123T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KSTO.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-131122T2000Z/
CLEAR LAKE/SOUTHERN LAKE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...LAKEPORT
906 PM PST THU NOV 21 2013

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 4 AM PST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SACRAMENTO HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY. A WIND
ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT
FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 4 AM PST SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH. LOCAL
  WINDS NORTHEAST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH
  TONIGHT. 

* TIMING: STRONGEST WINDS EXPECTED TONIGHT...NOT QUITE AS STRONG
  FRIDAY AFTERNOON INTO SATURDAY MORNING. 

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: LAKEPORT.

* IMPACTS: DOWNED TREES AND LOCAL POWER OUTAGES ARE POSSIBLE. 
  DRIVING CONDITIONS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY MAY BE DANGEROUS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SACRAMENTO/HAZARDS 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SACRAMENTO/HAZARDS

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 30 MPH OR MORE ARE EXPECTED.
WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

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 60 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 40 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS
THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

INTERACT WITH US VIA SOCIAL MEDIA
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWS.SACRAMENTO
WWW.TWITTER.COM/NWSSACRAMENTO

$$

CAZ068-069-221400-
/O.CON.KSTO.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-131123T1200Z/
WESTERN PLUMAS COUNTY/LASSEN PARK-
WEST SLOPE NORTHERN SIERRA NEVADA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHESTER...QUINCY...BLUE CANYON
906 PM PST THU NOV 21 2013

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 75 MPH.

* TIMING: TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING. STRONGEST WINDS 
  EXPECTED TONIGHT. 

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: CHESTER...QUINCY...BLUE CANYON.

* IMPACTS: DOWNED TREES AND LOCAL POWER OUTAGES ARE LIKELY. 
  DRIVING CONDITIONS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY MAY BE 
  TREACHEROUS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SACRAMENTO/HAZARDS 

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.

&&

INTERACT WITH US VIA SOCIAL MEDIA
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWS.SACRAMENTO
WWW.TWITTER.COM/NWSSACRAMENTO

$$

CAZ015>018-221400-
/O.CON.KSTO.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-131123T0300Z/
NORTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY-CENTRAL SACRAMENTO VALLEY-
SOUTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY-CARQUINEZ STRAIT AND DELTA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...REDDING...CHICO...SACRAMENTO
906 PM PST THU NOV 21 2013

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WINDS: NORTH 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.

* TIMING: TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. WINDS DECREASING 
  SLIGHTLY TONIGHT...BUT STRENGTHENING AGAIN FRIDAY MORNING. 

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: SACRAMENTO...CHICO...REDDING.

* IMPACTS: BROKEN TREE BRANCHES AND LOCAL POWER OUTAGES ARE 
  POSSIBLE...ESPECIALLY IN THE DELTA AREA AS NORTHERLY WINDS ARE 
  LESS COMMON THERE... 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SACRAMENTO/HAZARDS 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 25 MPH OR MORE ARE EXPECTED.
WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

INTERACT WITH US VIA SOCIAL MEDIA
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWS.SACRAMENTO
WWW.TWITTER.COM/NWSSACRAMENTO

$$

CAZ063-066-067-221400-
/O.CON.KSTO.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-131123T1200Z/
MOUNTAINS SOUTHWESTERN SHASTA COUNTY TO NORTHERN LAKE COUNTY-
NORTHEAST FOOTHILLS/SACRAMENTO VALLEY-MOTHERLODE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ALDER SPRINGS...PARADISE...GRASS VALLEY
906 PM PST THU NOV 21 2013

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH.

* TIMING: TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING. STRONGEST WINDS 
  EXPECTED TONIGHT. 

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: PARADISE...GRASS VALLEY...ALDER SPRINGS.

* IMPACTS: DOWNED TREES AND LOCAL POWER OUTAGES ARE POSSIBLE. 
  DRIVING CONDITIONS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY MAY BE DANGEROUS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SACRAMENTO/HAZARDS 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 30 MPH OR MORE ARE EXPECTED.
WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

INTERACT WITH US VIA SOCIAL MEDIA
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWS.SACRAMENTO
WWW.TWITTER.COM/NWSSACRAMENTO

$$
6 follow-up statements
443 
WWUS76 KSTO 221130
NPWSTO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA
330 AM PST FRI NOV 22 2013

...VERY STRONG WINDS IN THE MOUNTAINS THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY...

...WINDY CONDITIONS IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY TODAY...

.STRONG HIGH PRESSURE BUILDING INTO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST COMBINED
WITH A DEEP LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM OFF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COAST 
WILL CONTINUE STRONG EAST WINDS ACROSS THE NORTHERN SIERRA AND
COASTAL MOUNTAINS...LOCALLY REACHING INTO THE UPPER FOOTHILLS. THE
LOWER FOOTHILLS AND CENTRAL VALLEY WILL SEE LIGHTER WINDS BUT
STILL GUSTY AT TIMES. THE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO WEAKEN SATURDAY.

CAZ064-230000-
/O.CON.KSTO.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-131122T2000Z/
/O.CON.KSTO.WI.Y.0023.131122T2000Z-131123T1200Z/
CLEAR LAKE/SOUTHERN LAKE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...LAKEPORT
330 AM PST FRI NOV 22 2013

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH. LOCAL
  WINDS NORTHEAST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH THIS
  MORNING.

* TIMING: STRONGEST WINDS THROUGH THIS MORNING...NOT QUITE AS
  STRONG THIS AFTERNOON INTO SATURDAY MORNING.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: LAKEPORT.

* IMPACTS: DOWNED TREES AND LOCAL POWER OUTAGES ARE POSSIBLE. 
  DRIVING CONDITIONS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY MAY BE DANGEROUS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SACRAMENTO/HAZARDS 

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
60 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 40 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS
THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

INTERACT WITH US VIA SOCIAL MEDIA
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWS.SACRAMENTO
WWW.TWITTER.COM/NWSSACRAMENTO

$$

CAZ068-069-230000-
/O.CON.KSTO.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-131123T1200Z/
WESTERN PLUMAS COUNTY/LASSEN PARK-
WEST SLOPE NORTHERN SIERRA NEVADA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHESTER...QUINCY...BLUE CANYON
330 AM PST FRI NOV 22 2013

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH. LOCAL GUSTS
  OF 70 TO 90 MPH POSSIBLE ACROSS THE EXPOSED HIGHER ELEVATION
  RIDGES.

* TIMING: THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING. STRONGEST WINDS EXPECTED
  THROUGH THIS MORNING.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: CHESTER...QUINCY...BLUE CANYON.

* IMPACTS: DOWNED TREES AND LOCAL POWER OUTAGES ARE LIKELY.
  DRIVING CONDITIONS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY MAY BE TREACHEROUS.

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SACRAMENTO/HAZARDS 

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.

&&

INTERACT WITH US VIA SOCIAL MEDIA
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWS.SACRAMENTO
WWW.TWITTER.COM/NWSSACRAMENTO

$$

CAZ015>018-230000-
/O.CON.KSTO.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-131123T0300Z/
NORTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY-CENTRAL SACRAMENTO VALLEY-
SOUTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY-CARQUINEZ STRAIT AND DELTA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...REDDING...CHICO...SACRAMENTO
330 AM PST FRI NOV 22 2013

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS: NORTH 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.

* TIMING: THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: SACRAMENTO...CHICO...REDDING.

* IMPACTS: BROKEN TREE BRANCHES AND LOCAL POWER OUTAGES ARE
  POSSIBLE.

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SACRAMENTO/HAZARDS 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 25 MPH OR MORE ARE EXPECTED.
WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

INTERACT WITH US VIA SOCIAL MEDIA
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWS.SACRAMENTO
WWW.TWITTER.COM/NWSSACRAMENTO

$$

CAZ063-066-067-230000-
/O.CON.KSTO.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-131123T1200Z/
MOUNTAINS SOUTHWESTERN SHASTA COUNTY TO NORTHERN LAKE COUNTY-
NORTHEAST FOOTHILLS/SACRAMENTO VALLEY-MOTHERLODE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ALDER SPRINGS...PARADISE...GRASS VALLEY
330 AM PST FRI NOV 22 2013

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.

* TIMING: THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: PARADISE...GRASS VALLEY...ALDER SPRINGS.

* IMPACTS: DOWNED TREES AND LOCAL POWER OUTAGES ARE POSSIBLE. 
  DRIVING CONDITIONS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY MAY BE DANGEROUS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SACRAMENTO/HAZARDS 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 30 MPH OR MORE ARE EXPECTED.
WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

INTERACT WITH US VIA SOCIAL MEDIA
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWS.SACRAMENTO
WWW.TWITTER.COM/NWSSACRAMENTO

$$
121 
WWUS76 KSTO 222024
NPWSTO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA
1224 PM PST FRI NOV 22 2013

...VERY STRONG WINDS IN THE MOUNTAINS THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY...

...WINDY CONDITIONS IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY TODAY...

.STRONG HIGH PRESSURE BUILDING INTO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
COMBINED WITH A DEEP LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM OFF THE SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA COAST WILL CONTINUE STRONG EAST WINDS ACROSS THE
NORTHERN SIERRA AND COASTAL MOUNTAINS...LOCALLY REACHING INTO THE
UPPER FOOTHILLS. THE LOWER FOOTHILLS AND CENTRAL VALLEY WILL SEE
LIGHTER WINDS BUT STILL GUSTY AT TIMES TODAY. THE WINDS ARE EXPECTED
TO WEAKEN BY EARLY SATURDAY.

CAZ064-231200-
/O.EXP.KSTO.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-131122T2000Z/
/O.CON.KSTO.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-131123T1200Z/
CLEAR LAKE/SOUTHERN LAKE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...LAKEPORT
1224 PM PST FRI NOV 22 2013

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WINDS: NORTH 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH.

* TIMING: WINDS SLOWLY SUBSIDING THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY
  MORNING.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: LAKEPORT...CLEARLAKE

* IMPACTS: DOWNED TREES AND LOCAL POWER OUTAGES ARE POSSIBLE. 
  DRIVING CONDITIONS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY MAY BE DANGEROUS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SACRAMENTO/HAZARDS 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

INTERACT WITH US VIA SOCIAL MEDIA 
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWS.SACRAMENTO
WWW.TWITTER.COM/NWSSACRAMENTO


&&

$$

CAZ068-069-231200-
/O.CON.KSTO.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-131123T1200Z/
WESTERN PLUMAS COUNTY/LASSEN PARK-
WEST SLOPE NORTHERN SIERRA NEVADA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHESTER...QUINCY...BLUE CANYON
1224 PM PST FRI NOV 22 2013

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH. LOCAL GUSTS
  OF 70 TO 90 MPH POSSIBLE ACROSS THE EXPOSED HIGHER ELEVATION
  RIDGES.

* TIMING: THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING. WINDS WILL SUBSIDE SOMEWHAT
  THIS AFTERNOON...RETURN AGAIN FOR THE EVENING...THEN GRADUALLY
  DIMINISH THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: HIGHER ELEVATIONS INCLUDING SKI
  RESORTS...MOUNTAIN PASSES...AND SIERRA CANYONS.

* IMPACTS: DOWNED TREES AND LOCAL POWER OUTAGES ARE LIKELY. 
  DRIVING CONDITIONS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY MAY BE 
  TREACHEROUS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SACRAMENTO/HAZARDS 

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.

&&

INTERACT WITH US VIA SOCIAL MEDIA 
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWS.SACRAMENTO
WWW.TWITTER.COM/NWSSACRAMENTO

$$

CAZ015>018-230300-
/O.CON.KSTO.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-131123T0300Z/
NORTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY-CENTRAL SACRAMENTO VALLEY-
SOUTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY-CARQUINEZ STRAIT AND DELTA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...REDDING...CHICO...SACRAMENTO
1224 PM PST FRI NOV 22 2013

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS: NORTH 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH...WITH THE
  STRONGER WINDS ON THE WESTERN AND NORTHERN SIDES OF THE
  SACRAMENTO VALLEY.

* TIMING: THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: FAIRFIELD...REDDING...RED
  BLUFF...WOODLAND...AND PORTIONS OF THE SACRAMENTO METRO AREA ON
  THE WESTERN SIDE OF THE SACRAMENTO VALLEY.

* IMPACTS: BROKEN TREE BRANCHES AND LOCAL POWER OUTAGES ARE 
  POSSIBLE. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SACRAMENTO/HAZARDS 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 25 MPH OR MORE ARE EXPECTED.
WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

INTERACT WITH US VIA SOCIAL MEDIA 
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWS.SACRAMENTO
WWW.TWITTER.COM/NWSSACRAMENTO

$$

CAZ063-066-067-231200-
/O.CON.KSTO.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-131123T1200Z/
MOUNTAINS SOUTHWESTERN SHASTA COUNTY TO NORTHERN LAKE COUNTY-
NORTHEAST FOOTHILLS/SACRAMENTO VALLEY-MOTHERLODE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ALDER SPRINGS...PARADISE...GRASS VALLEY
1224 PM PST FRI NOV 22 2013

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH.

* TIMING: THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. WINDS WILL GRADUALLY
  SUBSIDE TONIGHT. 

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: MOSTLY UPPER FOOTHILL LOCATIONS...INCLUDING
  PARADISE...GRASS VALLEY...ALDER SPRINGS.

* IMPACTS: DOWNED TREES AND LOCAL POWER OUTAGES ARE POSSIBLE. 
  DRIVING CONDITIONS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY MAY BE DANGEROUS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SACRAMENTO/HAZARDS 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 30 MPH OR MORE ARE EXPECTED.
WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

INTERACT WITH US VIA SOCIAL MEDIA 
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWS.SACRAMENTO
WWW.TWITTER.COM/NWSSACRAMENTO

$$
744 
WWUS76 KSTO 222254
NPWSTO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA
254 PM PST FRI NOV 22 2013

...VERY STRONG WINDS IN THE MOUNTAINS THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY...

...WINDY CONDITIONS IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY TODAY...

.STRONG HIGH PRESSURE BUILDING INTO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
COMBINED WITH A DEEP LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM OFF THE SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA COAST WILL CONTINUE STRONG EAST WINDS ACROSS THE
NORTHERN SIERRA AND COASTAL MOUNTAINS...LOCALLY REACHING INTO THE
UPPER FOOTHILLS. MOUNTAIN WINDS WILL WEAKEN BY EARLY SATURDAY.
THE LOWER FOOTHILLS AND CENTRAL VALLEY WILL SEE LIGHTER WINDS BUT
STILL GUSTY AT TIMES INTO THIS EVENING.

CAZ068-069-231200-
/O.CON.KSTO.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-131123T1200Z/
WESTERN PLUMAS COUNTY/LASSEN PARK-
WEST SLOPE NORTHERN SIERRA NEVADA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHESTER...QUINCY...BLUE CANYON
254 PM PST FRI NOV 22 2013

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH. LOCAL GUSTS
  OF 70 TO 90 MPH POSSIBLE ACROSS THE EXPOSED HIGHER ELEVATION
  RIDGES.

* TIMING: THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING. WINDS WILL SUBSIDE SOMEWHAT
  THIS AFTERNOON...RETURN AGAIN FOR THE EVENING...THEN GRADUALLY
  DIMINISH THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: HIGHER ELEVATIONS INCLUDING SKI
  RESORTS...MOUNTAIN PASSES...AND SIERRA CANYONS.

* IMPACTS: DOWNED TREES AND LOCAL POWER OUTAGES ARE LIKELY. 
  DRIVING CONDITIONS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY MAY BE 
  TREACHEROUS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SACRAMENTO/HAZARDS 

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.

&&

INTERACT WITH US VIA SOCIAL MEDIA WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWS.SACRAMENTO
WWW.TWITTER.COM/NWSSACRAMENTO

$$

CAZ015>018-230300-
/O.CON.KSTO.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-131123T0300Z/
NORTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY-CENTRAL SACRAMENTO VALLEY-
SOUTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY-CARQUINEZ STRAIT AND DELTA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...REDDING...CHICO...SACRAMENTO
254 PM PST FRI NOV 22 2013

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS: NORTH 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH...WITH THE
  STRONGER WINDS ON THE WESTERN AND NORTHERN SIDES OF THE
  SACRAMENTO VALLEY.

* TIMING: THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: FAIRFIELD...VACAVILLE...REDDING...RED
  BLUFF...WOODLAND...AND PORTIONS OF THE SACRAMENTO METRO AREA ON
  THE WESTERN SIDE OF THE SACRAMENTO VALLEY.

* IMPACTS: BROKEN TREE BRANCHES AND LOCAL POWER OUTAGES ARE 
  POSSIBLE.

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SACRAMENTO/HAZARDS 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 25 MPH OR MORE ARE EXPECTED.
WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

INTERACT WITH US VIA SOCIAL MEDIA WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWS.SACRAMENTO
WWW.TWITTER.COM/NWSSACRAMENTO

$$

CAZ063-066-067-231200-
/O.CON.KSTO.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-131123T1200Z/
MOUNTAINS SOUTHWESTERN SHASTA COUNTY TO NORTHERN LAKE COUNTY-
NORTHEAST FOOTHILLS/SACRAMENTO VALLEY-MOTHERLODE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ALDER SPRINGS...GRASS VALLEY
254 PM PST FRI NOV 22 2013

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY ABOVE
2000 FEET...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH AT THE
  HIGHER ELEVATIONS.

* TIMING: THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. WINDS WILL GRADUALLY
  SUBSIDE TONIGHT. 

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: MOSTLY UPPER FOOTHILL LOCATIONS...INCLUDING
  PARADISE...GRASS VALLEY...ALDER SPRINGS.

* IMPACTS: DOWNED TREES AND LOCAL POWER OUTAGES ARE POSSIBLE. 
  DRIVING CONDITIONS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY MAY BE DANGEROUS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SACRAMENTO/HAZARDS 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 30 MPH OR MORE ARE EXPECTED.
WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

INTERACT WITH US VIA SOCIAL MEDIA 
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWS.SACRAMENTO
WWW.TWITTER.COM/NWSSACRAMENTO

$$

CAZ064-231200-
/O.CON.KSTO.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-131123T1200Z/
CLEAR LAKE/SOUTHERN LAKE COUNTY-
254 PM PST FRI NOV 22 2013

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY ABOVE
2000 FEET...

* WINDS: NORTH 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH.

* TIMING: WINDS SLOWLY SUBSIDING THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY 
  MORNING. 

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: LAKEPORT...CLEARLAKE

* IMPACTS: DOWNED TREES AND LOCAL POWER OUTAGES ARE POSSIBLE. 
  DRIVING CONDITIONS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY MAY BE DANGEROUS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SACRAMENTO/HAZARDS 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

INTERACT WITH US VIA SOCIAL MEDIA 
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWS.SACRAMENTO
WWW.TWITTER.COM/NWSSACRAMENTO

&&

$$
507 
WWUS76 KSTO 230305
NPWSTO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA
705 PM PST FRI NOV 22 2013

...VERY STRONG WINDS IN THE MOUNTAINS THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY...

.STRONG HIGH PRESSURE BUILDING INTO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
COMBINED WITH A DEEP LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM OFF THE SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA COAST WILL CONTINUE STRONG EAST WINDS ACROSS THE
NORTHERN SIERRA AND COASTAL MOUNTAINS. MOUNTAIN WINDS WILL WEAKEN
BY EARLY SATURDAY. THE LOWER FOOTHILLS WILL SEE LIGHTER WINDS BUT
STILL GUSTY AT TIMES THIS EVENING.

CAZ015>018-230415-
/O.EXP.KSTO.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-131123T0300Z/
NORTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY-CENTRAL SACRAMENTO VALLEY-
SOUTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY-CARQUINEZ STRAIT AND DELTA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...REDDING...CHICO...SACRAMENTO
705 PM PST FRI NOV 22 2013

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED FOR MOST OF THE AREA. THERE MAY BE
LOCALIZED GUSTS TO 30 MPH IN A FEW LOCATIONS FOR THE NEXT COUPLE
OF HOURS.

INTERACT WITH US VIA SOCIAL MEDIA
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWS.SACRAMENTO
WWW.TWITTER.COM/NWSSACRAMENTO

$$

CAZ068-069-231115-
/O.CON.KSTO.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-131123T1200Z/
WESTERN PLUMAS COUNTY/LASSEN PARK-
WEST SLOPE NORTHERN SIERRA NEVADA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHESTER...QUINCY...BLUE CANYON
705 PM PST FRI NOV 22 2013

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.

* TIMING: THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING. GRADUALLY DIMINISHING THROUGH
  EARLY SATURDAY.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: CHESTER...QUINCY...BLUE CANYON.

* IMPACTS: DOWNED TREES AND LOCAL POWER OUTAGES ARE LIKELY. 
  DRIVING CONDITIONS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY MAY BE 
  TREACHEROUS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SACRAMENTO/HAZARDS 

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.

&&

INTERACT WITH US VIA SOCIAL MEDIA
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWS.SACRAMENTO
WWW.TWITTER.COM/NWSSACRAMENTO

$$

CAZ063-066-067-231115-
/O.CON.KSTO.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-131123T1200Z/
MOUNTAINS SOUTHWESTERN SHASTA COUNTY TO NORTHERN LAKE COUNTY-
NORTHEAST FOOTHILLS/SACRAMENTO VALLEY-MOTHERLODE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ALDER SPRINGS...GRASS VALLEY
705 PM PST FRI NOV 22 2013

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY ABOVE
2000 FEET...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH.

* TIMING: THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. WINDS WILL GRADUALLY 
  SUBSIDE TONIGHT. 

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: ALDER SPRINGS...GRASS VALLEY.

* IMPACTS: DOWNED TREES AND LOCAL POWER OUTAGES ARE POSSIBLE. 
  DRIVING CONDITIONS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY MAY BE DANGEROUS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SACRAMENTO/HAZARDS 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 30 MPH OR MORE ARE EXPECTED.
WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

INTERACT WITH US VIA SOCIAL MEDIA
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWS.SACRAMENTO
WWW.TWITTER.COM/NWSSACRAMENTO

$$

CAZ064-231115-
/O.CON.KSTO.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-131123T1200Z/
CLEAR LAKE/SOUTHERN LAKE COUNTY-
705 PM PST FRI NOV 22 2013

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY ABOVE
2000 FEET...

* WINDS: NORTH 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH.

* TIMING: WINDS SLOWLY SUBSIDING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: CLEAR LAKE

* IMPACTS: DOWNED TREES AND LOCAL POWER OUTAGES ARE POSSIBLE. 
  DRIVING CONDITIONS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY MAY BE DANGEROUS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SACRAMENTO/HAZARDS 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

&&

INTERACT WITH US VIA SOCIAL MEDIA
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWS.SACRAMENTO
WWW.TWITTER.COM/NWSSACRAMENTO

$$
907 
WWUS76 KSTO 230750
NPWSTO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA
1150 PM PST FRI NOV 22 2013

...VERY STRONG WINDS IN THE MOUNTAINS THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY...

.STRONG HIGH PRESSURE BUILDING INTO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
COMBINED WITH A DEEP LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM OFF THE SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA COAST WILL CONTINUE STRONG EAST WINDS ACROSS THE
NORTHERN SIERRA AND COASTAL MOUNTAINS. MOUNTAIN WINDS WILL WEAKEN
BY EARLY SATURDAY.

CAZ068-069-231200-
/O.CON.KSTO.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-131123T1200Z/
WESTERN PLUMAS COUNTY/LASSEN PARK-
WEST SLOPE NORTHERN SIERRA NEVADA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHESTER...QUINCY...BLUE CANYON
1150 PM PST FRI NOV 22 2013

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH.

* TIMING: THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING. GRADUALLY DIMINISHING 
  THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY. 

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: CHESTER...QUINCY...BLUE CANYON.

* IMPACTS: DOWNED TREES AND LOCAL POWER OUTAGES ARE LIKELY. 
  DRIVING CONDITIONS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY MAY BE 
  TREACHEROUS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SACRAMENTO/HAZARDS 

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.

&&

INTERACT WITH US VIA SOCIAL MEDIA
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWS.SACRAMENTO
WWW.TWITTER.COM/NWSSACRAMENTO

$$

CAZ063-066-067-231200-
/O.CON.KSTO.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-131123T1200Z/
MOUNTAINS SOUTHWESTERN SHASTA COUNTY TO NORTHERN LAKE COUNTY-
NORTHEAST FOOTHILLS/SACRAMENTO VALLEY-MOTHERLODE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ALDER SPRINGS...GRASS VALLEY
1150 PM PST FRI NOV 22 2013

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY ABOVE
2000 FEET...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH.

* TIMING: THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. WINDS WILL GRADUALLY 
  SUBSIDE TONIGHT. 

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: ALDER SPRINGS...GRASS VALLEY.

* IMPACTS: DOWNED TREES AND LOCAL POWER OUTAGES ARE POSSIBLE. 
  DRIVING CONDITIONS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY MAY BE DANGEROUS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SACRAMENTO/HAZARDS 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 30 MPH OR MORE ARE EXPECTED.
WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

INTERACT WITH US VIA SOCIAL MEDIA
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWS.SACRAMENTO
WWW.TWITTER.COM/NWSSACRAMENTO

$$

CAZ064-231200-
/O.CON.KSTO.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-131123T1200Z/
CLEAR LAKE/SOUTHERN LAKE COUNTY-
1150 PM PST FRI NOV 22 2013

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY ABOVE
2000 FEET...

* WINDS: NORTH 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.

* TIMING: WINDS SLOWLY SUBSIDING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: 

* IMPACTS: DOWNED TREES AND LOCAL POWER OUTAGES ARE POSSIBLE. 
  DRIVING CONDITIONS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY MAY BE DANGEROUS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SACRAMENTO/HAZARDS 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

&&

INTERACT WITH US VIA SOCIAL MEDIA
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWS.SACRAMENTO
WWW.TWITTER.COM/NWSSACRAMENTO

$$
108 
WWUS76 KSTO 231201
NPWSTO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA
401 AM PST SAT NOV 23 2013

CAZ068-069-231315-
/O.EXP.KSTO.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-131123T1200Z/
WESTERN PLUMAS COUNTY/LASSEN PARK-
WEST SLOPE NORTHERN SIERRA NEVADA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHESTER...QUINCY...BLUE CANYON
401 AM PST SAT NOV 23 2013

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

INTERACT WITH US VIA SOCIAL MEDIA
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWS.SACRAMENTO
WWW.TWITTER.COM/NWSSACRAMENTO

$$

CAZ063-066-067-231315-
/O.EXP.KSTO.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-131123T1200Z/
MOUNTAINS SOUTHWESTERN SHASTA COUNTY TO NORTHERN LAKE COUNTY-
NORTHEAST FOOTHILLS/SACRAMENTO VALLEY-MOTHERLODE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ALDER SPRINGS...GRASS VALLEY
401 AM PST SAT NOV 23 2013

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

INTERACT WITH US VIA SOCIAL MEDIA
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWS.SACRAMENTO 
WWW.TWITTER.COM/NWSSACRAMENTO

$$

CAZ064-231315-
/O.EXP.KSTO.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-131123T1200Z/
CLEAR LAKE/SOUTHERN LAKE COUNTY-
401 AM PST SAT NOV 23 2013

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

INTERACT WITH US VIA SOCIAL MEDIA 
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWS.SACRAMENTO
WWW.TWITTER.COM/NWSSACRAMENTO

$$

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 Sacramento, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Nov 21, 3:56 PM PST, 5 hours 10 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 21, 3:56 PM PST, 5 hours 10 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA
356 PM PST Thu Nov 21 2013

.Synopsis...
Windy conditions across NorCal through through early Saturday.
Potentially dangerous east winds in the Sierra and coastal
mountains this evening through early Saturday, with lighter
nuisance-type northerly winds in the Central Valley and foothills
this evening and again Friday. Dry weather with lighter winds
this weekend into early next week.

&&

.Discussion...
Colder air filtering in on the backside of an upper-level low
pressure system has set up a strong north-south pressure gradient
across the Sac Valley (8MB from KRDD-KSAC currently) and a
stronger east-west gradient over the Sierra (currently 10MB from
KRNO-KSAC). Meanwhile, cyclonic flow on the northern side of the
upper low (easterly flow over our area) has strengthened
significantly at the low to mid levels, currently over 50kts at
10kft as observed by the Beale radar. These winds are already
translating to strong surface winds. For example, Mill Creek, a
RAWS station in the Lassen NP vicinity, has already reported an
80 mph gust. Have thus moved up the start time of the high wind
warning to this afternoon. Winds chills are quite cold as well,
for example Cisco RAWS reported sustained winds of 43 mph with a
temperature of 27, for a wind chill in the single digits F. Wind
chills will easily fall below zero over the passes overnight.

This easterly flow is expected to strengthen and peak overnight,
lingering through Friday before finally weakening early Saturday
as if shifts south. The strongest winds at 700mb per the GFS40
are expected from the I-80 corridor northward to the Lassen
vicinity tonight, and stretching westward to the coastal
mountains. Looking at a vertical cross-section, equivalent
potential temperature contours and wind speed from the NAM
indicate a mountain wave situation, with the greatest speeds from
just below the crest down to the upper foothills. Meanwhile, the
NAEFS indicates that the east-west component of the wind at 850mb
and 700mb is the strongest for this time of year in the 30 year
model archive. Winds this unusual should be enough to bring down
some trees at the higher elevations and could lead to hazardous
travel and danger in outdoor activities. The overall setup is
similar meteorologically to the Nov 30th 2011 windstorm which
resulted in numerous toppled trees in the Sierra.

Friday will bring lighter but still gusty winds. Temperatures
will rebound slightly, especially on the eastern side of the Sac
Valley where we may see some downslope warming. By midday
Saturday, the upper low over SoCal should shift eastward,
allowing pressure gradients to slacken and winds aloft to
subside. A ridge builds over the area Sunday, allowing for dry
weather with light winds. -DVC

.Extended Discussion (Monday through Thursday)

High pressure will remain over California Monday and Tuesday
before shifting eastward. Longer range models continue to indicate
the possibility of a closed low approaching the West Coast during
the middle of next week. The timing and track of the low will
determine the extent of precipitation. The quicker ECMWF brings
precipitation into Northern California as early as Wednesday,
whereas the slower GFS favors a wet Thursday morning. Regardless,
confidence is growing in the potential for a wet holiday period.

Dang

&&

.Aviation...

A strong pressure gradient is developing over the area bringing
gusty winds through the valley with strong winds over the northern Sierra
and southern Cascades through Friday. General VFR conditions over
the area except for local MVFR/IFR from -SHSN near the Sierra
crest from KTVL south this evening, south of Highway 50 after
midnight.

Main issue is North winds 20-30 kt with local gusts up to 45 kt
on the west side of the Sac Valley continuing. Gusts on the east
side of the Valley may decrease this evening and again increase
after 10z Friday. Over the Sierra NE wind gusts up 50-75 kt gusts
are expected through tonight with gusts to 80 kt possible over
high peaks.

An Airport Weather Warning continues for the Redding Airport
for gusty north winds through 03z this evening.

EK

&&

.STO Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
high wind warning until 4 am pst saturday west slope northern
sierra nevada...western plumas county/lassen park.

wind advisory until 4 am pst saturday clear lake/southern lake
county...motherlode...mountains southwestern shasta county to
northern lake county...northeast foothills/sacramento valley.

wind advisory until 7 pm pst friday carquinez strait and delta...
central sacramento valley...northern sacramento valley...
southern sacramento valley.

&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 21, 7:00 AM PST, 14 hours 6 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA
700 AM PST THU NOV 21 2013

CAZ013>019-063-064-066>069-221500-
SHASTA LAKE AREA/NORTHERN SHASTA COUNTY-
BURNEY BASIN/EASTERN SHASTA COUNTY-NORTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY-
CENTRAL SACRAMENTO VALLEY-SOUTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY-
CARQUINEZ STRAIT AND DELTA-NORTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY-
MOUNTAINS SOUTHWESTERN SHASTA TO NORTHERN LAKE COUNTIES-
CLEAR LAKE/SOUTHERN LAKE COUNTY-MOTHERLODE-
EAST FOOTHILLS/NORTH SACRAMENTO VALLEY-
WESTERN PLUMAS COUNTY/LASSEN PARK-WEST SLOPE NORTHERN SIERRA NEVADA-
700 AM PST THU NOV 21 2013

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR INTERIOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY

A FEW LINGERING MORNING SHOWERS OVER THE SOUTH WILL GIVE WAY TO
CLEARING SKIES AND VERY WINDY CONDITIONS WHICH COULD IMPACT HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, AND MAY DOWN TREE BRANCHES OR
TREES AND CAUSE POWER OUTAGES.

* HIGH WIND WARNING..........SEE WWUS76 KSTO - NPWSTO FOR DETAILS *

* WIND ADVISORY..............SEE WWUS76 KSTO - NPWSTO FOR DETAILS *

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN... FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

STRONG NORTH TO EAST WINDS CONTINUE FRIDAY INTO FRIDAY NIGHT THE
LIGHTER WINDS EXPECTED OVER THE WEEKEND.

* HIGH WIND WARNING..........SEE WWUS76 KSTO - NPWSTO FOR DETAILS *

* WIND ADVISORY..............SEE WWUS76 KSTO - NPWSTO FOR DETAILS *

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS TO THEIR LOCAL NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OFFICE.

THE LATEST WEATHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT
WEATHER.GOV/SACRAMENTO

INTERACT WITH US VIA SOCIAL MEDIA AT
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TWITTER.COM/NWSSACRAMENTO

In the hours before

Local storm report, Nov 21, 8:06 PM PST, 1 hour before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA
806 PM PST THU NOV 21 2013

...TIME...  ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
...DATE...  ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0618 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 6 NNW DOWNIEVILLE       39.64N 120.86W
11/21/2013  M88 MPH          SIERRA             CA   MESONET

&&

NWS SACRAMENTO CA
IRIS SYSTEM
Local storm report, Nov 21, 8:10 PM PST, 56 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA
810 PM PST THU NOV 21 2013

...TIME...  ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
...DATE...  ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0800 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 12 W CARIBOU            40.11N 121.38W
11/21/2013  M86 MPH          PLUMAS             CA   MESONET

&&

NWS SACRAMENTO CA
IRIS SYSTEM
Local storm report, Nov 21, 8:14 PM PST, 52 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA
814 PM PST THU NOV 21 2013

...TIME...  ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
...DATE...  ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0813 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG 1 W CLEARLAKE OAKS      39.02N 122.68W
11/21/2013                   LAKE               CA   DEPT OF HIGHWAY

            REPORTS OF POWERLINES SPARKING IN THE AREA
            E. HWY 20.

&&

NWS SACRAMENTO CA
IRIS SYSTEM
Local storm report, Nov 21, 8:23 PM PST, 43 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA
823 PM PST THU NOV 21 2013

...TIME...  ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
...DATE...  ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0800 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG 4 NE GLENCOE            38.39N 120.53W
11/21/2013                   CALAVERAS          CA   DEPT OF HIGHWAY

            TREE FELL AND HIT POWERLINES. STARTED FIRE.

&&

NWS SACRAMENTO CA
IRIS SYSTEM
Local storm report, Nov 21, 8:34 PM PST, 32 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA
834 PM PST THU NOV 21 2013

...TIME...  ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
...DATE...  ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0552 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST BLUE CANYON             39.27N 120.71W
11/21/2013  M59 MPH          PLACER             CA   ASOS

            BLUE CANYON NYACK AIRPORT

&&

NWS SACRAMENTO CA
IRIS SYSTEM
Local storm report, Nov 21, 8:56 PM PST, 10 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA
856 PM PST THU NOV 21 2013

...TIME...  ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
...DATE...  ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0854 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG CLEARLAKE PARK          38.96N 122.65W
11/21/2013                   LAKE               CA   NEWSPAPER

            POWERLINES AND TREE DOWN IN ROADWAY IN THE
            14100 BLOCK OF WOODLAND DRIVE, REPORT OF
            TREE INTO HOUSE IN 3600 BLOCK OF KOLOKO, AND
            SPARKING LINES NEAR LOTOWANA VILLAGE.

&&

NWS SACRAMENTO CA
IRIS SYSTEM

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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.