Alert archive / California / Wind Advisories in 2014
Wind Advisory 4, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA
NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued this wind advisory at Oct 24, 2014, 2:15 PM PDT for 5 counties in California. It took effect at Oct 25, 2014, 3:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 11 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 24, 2014, 2:15 PM PDT (21:15 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 25, 2014, 3:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- Oct 25, 2014, 1:54 PM PDT
- In force
- 11 hr
- Issued by
- NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Counties Marin County, CA, San Mateo County, CA, Santa Clara County, CA, Santa Cruz County, CA, Sonoma County, CA
The radar
The San Francisco radar (KMUX), 68 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:18 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
Oakland, CA (KOAK), launched 12:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 15 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1138 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 45 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 123 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 196 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
149 WWUS76 KMTR 242115 NPWMTR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA 215 PM PDT FRI OCT 24 2014 ...WIND ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL AND NORTH COASTAL AREAS AND SANTA CRUZ AND NORTH BAY MOUNTAINS LATE TONIGHT AND SATURDAY MORNING... CAZ505-509-529-250515- /O.NEW.KMTR.WI.Y.0004.141025T1000Z-141025T1900Z/ COASTAL NORTH BAY...INCLUDING POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE- SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA COAST-NORTHERN MONTEREY BAY- 215 PM PDT FRI OCT 24 2014 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON PDT SATURDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON PDT SATURDAY. A COLD FRONT WILL BRING GUSTY SOUTH WINDS TO COASTAL AREAS FROM NEAR SANTA CRUZ NORTHWARD LATE TONIGHT AND SATURDAY MORNING. * TIMING: LATE TONIGHT AND SATURDAY MORNING * WINDS: GUSTY WINDS TO 45 MPH ARE POSSIBLE * IMPACTS: DROUGHT STRESSED TREES COULD FALL WITH THESE STRONG WINDS CAUSING POWER OUTAGES AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. BE SURE TO SECURE LOOSE ITEMS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS IN EXCESS OF 35 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION. && $$ CAZ512-250515- /O.NEW.KMTR.WI.Y.0004.141025T1000Z-141025T1900Z/ SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS- 215 PM PDT FRI OCT 24 2014 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON PDT SATURDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON PDT SATURDAY. A COLD FRONT WILL BRING GUSTY SOUTH WINDS TO MOUNTAIN AREAS LATE TONIGHT AND SATURDAY MORNING. * TIMING: LATE TONIGHT AND SATURDAY MORNING * WINDS: WIND GUSTS TO 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED * IMPACTS: DROUGHT STRESSED TREES COULD FALL WITH THESE STRONG WINDS CAUSING POWER OUTAGES AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. BE SURE TO SECURE LOOSE ITEMS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS IN EXCESS OF 35 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION. && $$ CAZ507-250515- /O.NEW.KMTR.WI.Y.0004.141025T1000Z-141025T1900Z/ NORTH BAY MOUNTAINS- 215 PM PDT FRI OCT 24 2014 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON PDT SATURDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON PDT SATURDAY. A COLD FRONT WILL BRING GUSTY SOUTH WINDS TO MOUNTAIN AREAS LATE TONIGHT AND SATURDAY MORNING. * TIMING: LATE TONIGHT AND SATURDAY MORNING * WINDS: WIND GUSTS TO 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED * IMPACTS: DROUGHT STRESSED TREES COULD FALL WITH THESE STRONG WINDS CAUSING POWER OUTAGES AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. BE SURE TO SECURE LOOSE ITEMS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS IN EXCESS OF 35 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION. && $$
5 follow-up statements
230 WWUS76 KMTR 250403 NPWMTR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA 903 PM PDT FRI OCT 24 2014 CAZ505-509-529-251300- /O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0004.141025T1000Z-141025T1900Z/ COASTAL NORTH BAY...INCLUDING POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE- SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA COAST-NORTHERN MONTEREY BAY- 903 PM PDT FRI OCT 24 2014 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON PDT SATURDAY... A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON PDT SATURDAY FOR THE NORTH BAY COAST AND THE COASTS OF SAN MATEO AND SANTA CRUZ COUNTIES. A COLD FRONT WILL BRING LOCALLY STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS TO COASTAL AREAS FROM NEAR SANTA CRUZ NORTHWARD FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING. * TIMING: LATE FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY MORNING. * WINDS: SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. * IMPACTS: DROUGHT STRESSED TREES COULD FALL WITH THESE GUSTY WINDS CAUSING POWER OUTAGES AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. BE SURE TO SECURE LOOSE ITEMS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND GUSTS OF AT LEAST 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT... ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION. && $$ CAZ512-251300- /O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0004.141025T1000Z-141025T1900Z/ SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS- 903 PM PDT FRI OCT 24 2014 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON PDT SATURDAY... A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON PDT SATURDAY FOR THE SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS. A COLD FRONT WILL BRING LOCALLY STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS TO MOUNTAIN AREAS FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING. * TIMING: LATE FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY MORNING. * WINDS: SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. * IMPACTS: DROUGHT STRESSED TREES COULD FALL WITH THESE GUSTY WINDS CAUSING POWER OUTAGES AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. BE SURE TO SECURE LOOSE ITEMS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND GUSTS OF AT LEAST 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT... ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION. && $$ CAZ507-251300- /O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0004.141025T1000Z-141025T1900Z/ NORTH BAY MOUNTAINS- 903 PM PDT FRI OCT 24 2014 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON PDT SATURDAY... A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON PDT SATURDAY FOR THE NORTH BAY MOUNTAINS. A COLD FRONT WILL BRING GUSTY SOUTH WINDS TO MOUNTAIN AREAS FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING. * TIMING: LATE FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY MORNING. * WINDS: SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. * IMPACTS: DROUGHT STRESSED TREES COULD FALL WITH THESE GUSTY WINDS CAUSING POWER OUTAGES AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. BE SURE TO SECURE LOOSE ITEMS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND GUSTS OF AT LEAST 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT... ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION. && $$
736 WWUS76 KMTR 251031 NPWMTR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA 331 AM PDT SAT OCT 25 2014 CAZ512-252200- /O.EXT.KMTR.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-141025T2200Z/ SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS- 331 AM PDT SAT OCT 25 2014 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... THE WIND ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON. A COLD FRONT WILL BRING LOCALLY STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS TO MOUNTAIN AREAS FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON. * TIMING: LATE FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY MORNING. * WINDS: SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. * IMPACTS: DROUGHT STRESSED TREES COULD FALL WITH THESE GUSTY WINDS CAUSING POWER OUTAGES AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. BE SURE TO SECURE LOOSE ITEMS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND GUSTS OF AT LEAST 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT... ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION. && $$ CAZ507-252200- /O.EXT.KMTR.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-141025T2200Z/ NORTH BAY MOUNTAINS- 331 AM PDT SAT OCT 25 2014 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... THE WIND ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON. A COLD FRONT WILL BRING GUSTY SOUTH WINDS TO MOUNTAIN AREAS FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON. * TIMING: LATE FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY MORNING. * WINDS: SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. * IMPACTS: DROUGHT STRESSED TREES COULD FALL WITH THESE GUSTY WINDS CAUSING POWER OUTAGES AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. BE SURE TO SECURE LOOSE ITEMS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND GUSTS OF AT LEAST 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT... ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION. && $$ CAZ505-509-529-251900- /O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-141025T1900Z/ COASTAL NORTH BAY...INCLUDING POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE- SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA COAST-NORTHERN MONTEREY BAY- 331 AM PDT SAT OCT 25 2014 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY... A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY. A COLD FRONT WILL BRING LOCALLY STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS TO COASTAL AREAS FROM NEAR SANTA CRUZ NORTHWARD FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING. * TIMING: LATE FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY MORNING. * WINDS: SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. * IMPACTS: DROUGHT STRESSED TREES COULD FALL WITH THESE GUSTY WINDS CAUSING POWER OUTAGES AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. BE SURE TO SECURE LOOSE ITEMS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND GUSTS OF AT LEAST 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT... ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION. && $$
116 WWUS76 KMTR 251240 NPWMTR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA 540 AM PDT SAT OCT 25 2014 CAZ505-509-529-251900- /O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-141025T1900Z/ COASTAL NORTH BAY...INCLUDING POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE- SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA COAST-NORTHERN MONTEREY BAY- 540 AM PDT SAT OCT 25 2014 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY... A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY. A COLD FRONT WILL BRING LOCALLY STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS TO COASTAL AREAS FROM NEAR SANTA CRUZ NORTHWARD SATURDAY MORNING. * TIMING: SATURDAY MORNING. * WINDS: SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. * IMPACTS: DROUGHT STRESSED TREES COULD FALL WITH THESE GUSTY WINDS CAUSING POWER OUTAGES AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. BE SURE TO SECURE LOOSE ITEMS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND GUSTS OF AT LEAST 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT... ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION. && $$ CAZ512-252200- /O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-141025T2200Z/ SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS- 540 AM PDT SAT OCT 25 2014 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON. A COLD FRONT WILL BRING LOCALLY STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS TO MOUNTAIN AREAS THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON. * TIMING: SATURDAY MORNING AND EARLY AFTERNOON. * WINDS: SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. * IMPACTS: DROUGHT STRESSED TREES COULD FALL WITH THESE GUSTY WINDS CAUSING POWER OUTAGES AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. BE SURE TO SECURE LOOSE ITEMS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND GUSTS OF AT LEAST 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT... ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION. && $$ CAZ507-252200- /O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-141025T2200Z/ NORTH BAY MOUNTAINS- 540 AM PDT SAT OCT 25 2014 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON. A COLD FRONT WILL BRING GUSTY SOUTH WINDS TO MOUNTAIN AREAS THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON. * TIMING: SATURDAY MORNING AND EARLY AFTERNOON. * WINDS: SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. * IMPACTS: DROUGHT STRESSED TREES COULD FALL WITH THESE GUSTY WINDS CAUSING POWER OUTAGES AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. BE SURE TO SECURE LOOSE ITEMS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND GUSTS OF AT LEAST 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT... ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION. && $$
234 WWUS76 KMTR 251900 NPWMTR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA 1200 PM PDT SAT OCT 25 2014 CAZ505-509-529-252000- /O.CAN.KMTR.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-141025T1900Z/ COASTAL NORTH BAY...INCLUDING POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE- SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA COAST-NORTHERN MONTEREY BAY- 1200 PM PDT SAT OCT 25 2014 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA HAS CANCELLED THE WIND ADVISORY. $$ CAZ512-252000- /O.CAN.KMTR.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-141025T2200Z/ SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS- 1200 PM PDT SAT OCT 25 2014 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA HAS CANCELLED THE WIND ADVISORY. $$ CAZ507-252200- /O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-141025T2200Z/ NORTH BAY MOUNTAINS- 1200 PM PDT SAT OCT 25 2014 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON. A COLD FRONT WILL BRING GUSTY SOUTH WINDS TO MOUNTAIN AREAS THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON. * TIMING: EARLY AFTERNOON TODAY. * WINDS: SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. * IMPACTS: DROUGHT STRESSED TREES COULD FALL WITH THESE GUSTY WINDS CAUSING POWER OUTAGES AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. BE SURE TO SECURE LOOSE ITEMS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND GUSTS OF AT LEAST 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT... ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION. && $$
670 WWUS76 KMTR 252054 NPWMTR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA 154 PM PDT SAT OCT 25 2014 CAZ507-252200- /O.CAN.KMTR.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-141025T2200Z/ NORTH BAY MOUNTAINS- 154 PM PDT SAT OCT 25 2014 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA HAS CANCELLED THE WIND ADVISORY. WINDS WILL GRADUALLY DECREASE THROUGH THE EVENING HOURS...THOUGH WILL REMAIN GUSTY LOCALLY OVER 30 MPH INTO THE EVENING HOURS. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 3:14 AM PDT | Small Craft Advisory for Rough Bar | MTR | 42 hr | |
| Oct 24, 2:36 PM PDT | Gale Warning | MTR | 23 hr |
Nearby
Wind Advisories in California, 2014Every wind advisory in 2014
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.