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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Los Angeles, CA

March 1, 2017Los Angeles County, California

NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this wind advisory at Mar 1, 2017, 2:22 PM PST for Los Angeles County, California. It took effect at Mar 1, 2017, 8:51 PM PST. It was in force for 17 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 1, 2017, 2:22 PM PST (22:22 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 1, 2017, 8:51 PM PST
Expired
Mar 2, 2017, 2:00 PM PST
In force
17 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 22:29 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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, 10.4 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 2017-03-01Temperature 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°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Edwards AFB, CA at 12:00Z on 2017-03-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -52 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
1696 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
31 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-52 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
80 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

499 
WWUS76 KLOX 012222
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
222 PM PST Wed Mar 1 2017

...Santa Ana winds returning to southwest California...

.Santa Ana winds have returned to portions of southwest 
California today. They are expected to strengthen overnight
tonight and become more widespread, especially across Ventura and
Los Angeles counties. The strongest gusts are expected to range
from 40 to 50 mph in the hills and mountains and generally between
30 and 40 mph in the valleys and coastal zones below passes and
canyons. Winds will weaken by late afternoon.

CAZ053-054-020800-
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0021.170302T0600Z-170302T2200Z/
Ventura County Mountains-
Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa Monica Range-
Including the cities of Lockwood Valley, Mount Pinos, Acton, 
Mount Wilson, and Sandberg
222 PM PST Wed Mar 1 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM PST
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 2 PM
PST Thursday. 

* WINDS...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts to between 40 and 50
  mph. Strongest in and around the Interstate 5 and Highway 14 
  corridor areas.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

CAZ044-045-088-547-020800-
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0021.170302T1000Z-170302T2200Z/
Ventura County Interior Valleys-Ventura County Coastal Valleys-
Santa Clarita Valley-Los Angeles County San Fernando Valley-
Including the cities of Santa Paula, Fillmore, Ojai, Piru, 
Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Newbury Park, 
Santa Clarita, Newhall, Valencia, Woodland Hills, Northridge, 
Burbank, and Universal City
222 PM PST Wed Mar 1 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM PST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 2 AM to 2 PM PST Thursday.

* WINDS...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts to between 40 and 45
  mph. Strongest in the Santa Clarita and western San Fernando
  valleys and the eastern portion of Ventura County.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

CAZ046-020800-
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0021.170302T1000Z-170302T2200Z/
Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-
222 PM PST Wed Mar 1 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM PST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 2 AM to 2 PM PST Thursday.

* WINDS...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts to between 40 and 50
  mph. Strongest on the higher peaks.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

CAZ041-020800-
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0021.170302T1000Z-170302T2200Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Including the cities of Malibu, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, 
Hollywood, and Long Beach
222 PM PST Wed Mar 1 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM PST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 2 AM to 2 PM PST Thursday.

* WINDS...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
  Strongest between the Ventura County line and the Hollywood 
  Hills.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

CAZ040-020800-
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0021.170302T1500Z-170302T2200Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Including the cities of Ventura, Oxnard, and Camarillo
222 PM PST Wed Mar 1 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 2 PM PST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 7 AM to 2 PM PST Thursday.

* WINDS...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

MW
3 follow-up statements
038 
WWUS76 KLOX 020451
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
851 PM PST Wed Mar 1 2017

...SANTA ANA WINDS TO STRENGTHEN TONIGHT AND THURSDAY...

.Santa Ana winds will strengthen overnight tonight and become 
more widespread into Thursday, especially across Ventura and Los 
Angeles Counties. A tight offshore pressure gradient will remain
in place into Thursday, then start to relax. Winds will weaken by
the late afternoon hour Thursday.

CAZ053-054-021300-
/O.EXT.KLOX.WI.Y.0021.170302T0451Z-170302T2200Z/
Ventura County Mountains-
Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa Monica Range-
Including the cities of Lockwood Valley, Mount Pinos, Acton, 
Mount Wilson, and Sandberg
851 PM PST Wed Mar 1 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...Northeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to around 50 mph.
  Winds will be strongest in and around the Interstate 5 and 
  Highway 14 corridor areas. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

CAZ044-045-088-547-021300-
/O.EXT.KLOX.WI.Y.0021.170302T0800Z-170302T2200Z/
Ventura County Interior Valleys-Ventura County Coastal Valleys-
Santa Clarita Valley-Los Angeles County San Fernando Valley-
Including the cities of Santa Paula, Fillmore, Ojai, Piru, 
Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Newbury Park, 
Santa Clarita, Newhall, Valencia, Woodland Hills, Northridge, 
Burbank, and Universal City
851 PM PST Wed Mar 1 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...Northeast 15 to 30 mph with gusts to between 40 and 45
  mph. The strongest winds will occur in the Santa Clarita,
  Western San Fernando, and Eastern Ventura County Valleys.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

CAZ046-021300-
/O.EXT.KLOX.WI.Y.0021.170302T0800Z-170302T2200Z/
Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-
851 PM PST Wed Mar 1 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...Areas of north to northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts to
  around 45 mph. The strongest winds will occur on the higher
  peaks and across the western portion.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

CAZ041-021300-
/O.EXT.KLOX.WI.Y.0021.170302T0800Z-170302T2200Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Including the cities of Malibu, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, 
Hollywood, and Long Beach
851 PM PST Wed Mar 1 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. The
  strongest will occur between the Ventura County line and the 
  Hollywood Hills. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

CAZ040-021300-
/O.EXT.KLOX.WI.Y.0021.170302T1000Z-170302T2200Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Including the cities of Ventura, Oxnard, and Camarillo
851 PM PST Wed Mar 1 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...Northeast 15 to 30 mph with gusts to between 35 and 40 
  mph.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

Hall
476 
WWUS76 KLOX 021130
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
330 AM PST Thu Mar 2 2017

...SANTA ANA WINDS TODAY...

.Santa Ana winds will affect much of L.A. and Ventura county this
morning and early afternoon.

CAZ053-054-022200-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170302T2200Z/
Ventura County Mountains-
Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa Monica Range-
Including the cities of Lockwood Valley, Mount Pinos, Acton, 
Mount Wilson, and Sandberg
330 AM PST Thu Mar 2 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...Northeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to around 50 
  mph. Winds will be strongest in and around the Interstate 5 
  and Highway 14 corridor areas. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

CAZ044-045-088-547-022200-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170302T2200Z/
Ventura County Interior Valleys-Ventura County Coastal Valleys-
Santa Clarita Valley-Los Angeles County San Fernando Valley-
Including the cities of Santa Paula, Fillmore, Ojai, Piru, 
Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Newbury Park, 
Santa Clarita, Newhall, Valencia, Woodland Hills, Northridge, 
Burbank, and Universal City
330 AM PST Thu Mar 2 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...Northeast 15 to 30 mph with gusts to between 40 and 45 
  mph. The strongest winds will occur in the Santa Clarita, 
  Western San Fernando, and Eastern Ventura County Valleys. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

CAZ046-022200-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170302T2200Z/
Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-
330 AM PST Thu Mar 2 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...Areas of north to northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 
  around 45 mph. The strongest winds will occur on the higher 
  peaks and across the western portion. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

CAZ041-022200-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170302T2200Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Including the cities of Malibu, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, 
Hollywood, and Long Beach
330 AM PST Thu Mar 2 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. 
  The strongest will occur between the Ventura County line and 
  the Hollywood Hills. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

CAZ040-022200-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170302T2200Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Including the cities of Ventura, Oxnard, and Camarillo
330 AM PST Thu Mar 2 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...Northeast 15 to 30 mph with gusts to between 35 and 40 
  mph. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

asr
824 
WWUS76 KLOX 022216
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
216 PM PST Thu Mar 2 2017


CAZ040-041-044>046-053-054-088-547-022330-
/O.EXP.KLOX.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170302T2200Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Ventura County Interior Valleys-Ventura County Coastal Valleys-
Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-Ventura County Mountains-
Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa Monica Range-
Santa Clarita Valley-Los Angeles County San Fernando Valley-
Including the cities of Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Malibu, 
Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Long Beach, Santa Paula, 
Fillmore, Ojai, Piru, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Moorpark, 
Newbury Park, Lockwood Valley, Mount Pinos, Acton, Mount Wilson, 
Sandberg, Santa Clarita, Newhall, Valencia, Woodland Hills, 
Northridge, Burbank, and Universal City
216 PM PST Thu Mar 2 2017

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

isolated wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible in the mountains,
otherwise winds speeds will be 30 mph or less through this
evening.

$$

MW

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Sources

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