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Wind Advisory 28, NWS Los Angeles, CA

April 18, 2018Los Angeles County, California

NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this wind advisory at Apr 18, 2018, 9:50 PM PDT for Los Angeles County, California. It took effect at Apr 19, 2018, 7:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 20 hr.

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Issued
Apr 18, 2018, 9:50 PM PDT (04:50 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 19, 2018, 7:00 AM PDT
Expired
Apr 20, 2018, 3:00 AM PDT
In force
20 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 04:48 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.

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San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 00:00Z, 4.8 hours before the alert went out and 184 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, San Diego, CA at 00:00Z on 2018-04-19Temperature 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, San Diego, CA at 00:00Z on 2018-04-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 50 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1702 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
50 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
101 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
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The text

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034 
WWUS76 KLOX 190450
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
950 PM PDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...A WINDY DAY FORECAST FOR THURSDAY...

.Advisory level wind gusts will develop over many areas Thursday 
afternoon in the wake of a weak cold front. The mountain areas 
will see wind gusts between 45 and 50 mph while the coastal areas 
will experience gusts between 35 and 40 mph.

CAZ034>036-051-191400-
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0028.180419T2000Z-180420T0400Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-Santa Ynez Valley-
San Luis Obispo County Mountains-
Including the cities of San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Morro Bay, 
Cambria, San Simeon, Santa Maria, Lompoc, Vandenberg, Solvang, 
Santa Ynez, and Black Mountain
950 PM PDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM to 9 PM PDT Thursday.

* WINDS AND TIMING...Westerly winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts from
  35 to 40 mph will develop early Thursday afternoon and persist
  into the evening before diminishing.

* IMPACTS...Cross winds can make driving difficult, especially 
  for drivers of high profile vehicles and vehicles towing 
  trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ052-191400-
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0028.180419T2000Z-180420T1000Z/
Santa Barbara County Mountains-
Including the cities of San Marcos Pass, 
San Rafael Wilderness Area, and Dick Smith Wilderness Area
950 PM PDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 3 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM Thursday to 3 AM PDT
Friday. 

* TIMING AND TIMING...Westerly winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts from
  45 to 50 mph will develop early Thursday afternoon and persist 
  into the early evening. Later in the evening the winds will 
  shift and come from the north with speeds of 20 to 30 mph with 
  gusts from 45 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Cross winds can make driving difficult, especially for
  drivers of high profile vehicles and vehicles towing trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ059-191400-
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0028.180419T1400Z-180420T1000Z/
Antelope Valley-
Including the cities of Lancaster and Palmdale
950 PM PDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 3 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 7 AM Thursday to 3 AM PDT
Friday. 

* WINDS AND TIMING...West to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with
  gusts from 45 to 55 mph will develop Thursday morning and
  persist into the predawn hours Friday morning. The strongest
  winds will be in the western portion especially the foothills.

* IMPACTS...Cross winds can make driving difficult, especially 
  for drivers of high profile vehicles and vehicles towing 
  trailers. Areas of blowing dust can suddenly and dangerously 
  reduce visibilities to near zero. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ053-054-191400-
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0028.180419T2300Z-180420T1000Z/
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
950 PM PDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 3 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 4 PM Thursday to 3 AM PDT
Friday. 

* TIMING AND TIMING...Westerly winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts from
  45 to 50 mph will develop late Thursday afternoon and persist 
  into the early evening. Later in the evening the winds will 
  shift and come from the north with speeds of 20 to 30 mph with 
  gusts from 45 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Cross winds can make driving difficult, especially for
  drivers of high profile vehicles and vehicles towing trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ040-041-087-191400-
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0028.180419T2000Z-180420T1000Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
Including the cities of Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Malibu, 
Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Long Beach, and Avalon
950 PM PDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 3 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM Thursday to 3 AM PDT
Friday. 

* WINDS AND TIMING...Westerly winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts from
  35 to 40 mph will develop early Thursday afternoon and persist
  into the evening before diminishing.

* IMPACTS...Cross winds can make driving difficult, especially 
  for drivers of high profile vehicles and vehicles towing 
  trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
826 
WWUS76 KLOX 190920
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
220 AM PDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...GUSTY WINDS EXPECTED LATER TODAY INTO TONIGHT...

.Advisory level wind gusts will develop over many areas this
afternoon in the wake of a weak cold front. The mountain areas 
will see wind gusts between 40 and 50 mph while the coastal areas
will experience gusts between 30 and 40 mph.

CAZ039-191800-
/O.EXA.KLOX.WI.Y.0028.180419T2000Z-180420T1000Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-
Including the cities of Santa Barbara, Montecito, and Carpinteria
220 AM PDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 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 1 PM this afternoon to
3 AM PDT Friday. 

* WINDS AND TIMING...Westerly winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts from
  40 mph will develop this afternoon. Strongest west of Goleta.
  This evening into tonight, wind will transition to come from the
  north while remaining gusty with the strongest winds in the 
  foothills.
 
* IMPACTS...Cross winds can make driving difficult, especially 
  for drivers of high profile vehicles and vehicles towing 
  trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ034>036-051-191800-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0028.180419T2000Z-180420T0400Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-Santa Ynez Valley-
San Luis Obispo County Mountains-
Including the cities of San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Morro Bay, 
Cambria, San Simeon, Santa Maria, Lompoc, Vandenberg, Solvang, 
Santa Ynez, and Black Mountain
220 AM PDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND TIMING...Westerly winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts from
  35 to 45 mph will develop early this afternoon and persist into
  the evening before diminishing. 

* IMPACTS...Cross winds can make driving difficult, especially 
  for drivers of high profile vehicles and vehicles towing 
  trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ052-191800-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0028.180419T2000Z-180420T1000Z/
Santa Barbara County Mountains-
Including the cities of San Marcos Pass, 
San Rafael Wilderness Area, and Dick Smith Wilderness Area
220 AM PDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING AND TIMING...Westerly winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts from
  40 to 50 mph will develop early this afternoon and persist into
  the early evening. Later in the evening the winds will shift 
  and come from the north and remain gusty. 

* IMPACTS...Cross winds can make driving difficult, especially 
  for drivers of high profile vehicles and vehicles towing 
  trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ059-191800-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0028.180419T1400Z-180420T1000Z/
Antelope Valley-
Including the cities of Lancaster and Palmdale
220 AM PDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 AM
PDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND TIMING...West to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with
  gusts from 45 to 55 mph will develop this morning and persist 
  into the predawn hours Friday morning. The strongest winds will 
  be in the western portion, especially the foothills.
 
* IMPACTS...Cross winds can make driving difficult, especially 
  for drivers of high profile vehicles and vehicles towing 
  trailers. Areas of blowing dust can suddenly and dangerously 
  reduce visibilities to near zero. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ053-054-191800-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0028.180419T2300Z-180420T1000Z/
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
220 AM PDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING AND TIMING...Westerly winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts from
  40 to 50 mph will develop late this afternoon and persist into
  the early evening. Later in the evening the winds will shift and
  come from the north while remaining gusty. 

* IMPACTS...Cross winds can make driving difficult, especially 
  for drivers of high profile vehicles and vehicles towing 
  trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ040-041-087-191800-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0028.180419T2000Z-180420T1000Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
Including the cities of Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Malibu, 
Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Long Beach, and Avalon
220 AM PDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND TIMING...Westerly winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts from
  30 to 40 mph will develop early this afternoon and persist into
  the evening before diminishing. 

* IMPACTS...Cross winds can make driving difficult, especially 
  for drivers of high profile vehicles and vehicles towing 
  trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

RM/DB
919 
WWUS76 KLOX 191727
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1027 AM PDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...GUSTY WINDS EXPECTED TODAY INTO TONIGHT...

.Advisory level wind gusts will develop over many areas this
afternoon in the wake of a weak cold front. The mountain areas
will see wind gusts between 40 and 50 mph while the coastal areas
will experience gusts between 30 and 40 mph.

CAZ034>036-051-200200-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0028.180419T2000Z-180420T0400Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-Santa Ynez Valley-
San Luis Obispo County Mountains-
Including the cities of San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Morro Bay, 
Cambria, San Simeon, Santa Maria, Lompoc, Vandenberg, Solvang, 
Santa Ynez, and Black Mountain
1027 AM PDT Thu Apr 19 2018

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

* WINDS AND TIMING...Westerly winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts from 
  35 to 45 mph will develop early this afternoon and persist 
  into the evening before diminishing. 

* IMPACTS...Cross winds can make driving difficult, especially for
  drivers of high profile vehicles and vehicles towing trailers. This
  includes Highways 1 and 101, and State Routes 154 and 246.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ039-052-200200-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0028.180419T2000Z-180420T1000Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-Santa Barbara County Mountains-
Including the cities of Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria, 
San Marcos Pass, San Rafael Wilderness Area, 
and Dick Smith Wilderness Area
1027 AM PDT Thu Apr 19 2018

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

* WINDS AND TIMING...Westerly winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts from 
  40 mph will develop this afternoon. Strongest west of Goleta. 
  This evening into tonight, wind will transition to come from 
  the north while remaining gusty with the strongest winds in 
  the foothills. 

* IMPACTS...Cross winds can make driving difficult, especially for
  drivers of high profile vehicles and vehicles towing trailers. This
  includes Highways 101, 154 and 192...as well as the Gaviota and
  San Marcos Passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ053-054-200200-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0028.180419T2300Z-180420T1000Z/
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
1027 AM PDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING AND TIMING...Westerly winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 
  from 40 to 50 mph will develop late this afternoon and persist 
  into the early evening. Later in the evening the winds will 
  shift and come from the north while remaining gusty. 

* IMPACTS...Cross winds can make driving difficult, especially for
  drivers of high profile vehicles and vehicles towing trailers. This
  includes Highway 33 in Ventura County as well as Interstate 5 
  and Highway 14 in Los Angeles County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ059-200200-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180420T1000Z/
Antelope Valley-
Including the cities of Lancaster and Palmdale
1027 AM PDT Thu Apr 19 2018

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

* WINDS AND TIMING...West to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with 
  gusts from 45 to 55 mph will develop this morning and persist 
  into the predawn hours Friday morning. The strongest winds 
  will be in the western portion, especially the foothills. 

* IMPACTS...Cross winds can make driving difficult, especially for
  drivers of high profile vehicles and vehicles towing trailers.
  Areas of blowing dust can suddenly and dangerously reduce
  visibilities to near zero. This includes Highways 14 and 138, 
  especially near the foothills.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ040-041-087-200200-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0028.180419T2000Z-180420T1000Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
Including the cities of Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Malibu, 
Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Long Beach, and Avalon
1027 AM PDT Thu Apr 19 2018

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

* WINDS AND TIMING...Westerly winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts from 
  30 to 40 mph will develop early this afternoon and persist 
  into the evening before diminishing. 

* IMPACTS...Cross winds can make driving difficult, especially 
  for drivers of high profile vehicles and vehicles towing 
  trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds. This includes the 110 and 710 freeways from the Port
of Los Angeles and Long Beach to the 405 freeway, as well as the Highway
101 and Pacific Coast Highway across Ventura County.

&&

$$

Kaplan/Munroe/DB
008 
WWUS76 KLOX 192200
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
300 PM PDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...GUSTY WINDS EXPECTED THROUGH TONIGHT...

.Advisory level wind gusts will develop over many areas this
afternoon in the wake of a weak cold front. The mountain areas
will see wind gusts between 40 and 50 mph while the coastal areas
will experience gusts between 30 and 40 mph.

CAZ034>036-051-200400-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180420T0400Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-Santa Ynez Valley-
San Luis Obispo County Mountains-
Including the cities of San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Morro Bay, 
Cambria, San Simeon, Santa Maria, Lompoc, Vandenberg, Solvang, 
Santa Ynez, and Black Mountain
300 PM PDT Thu Apr 19 2018

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

* WINDS AND TIMING...Westerly winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts from 
  35 to 45 mph will develop early this afternoon and persist 
  into the evening before diminishing. 

* IMPACTS...Cross winds can make driving difficult, especially 
  for drivers of high profile vehicles and vehicles towing 
  trailers. This includes Highways 1 and 101, and State Routes 
  154 and 246. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ039-052-200600-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180420T1000Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-Santa Barbara County Mountains-
Including the cities of Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria, 
San Marcos Pass, San Rafael Wilderness Area, 
and Dick Smith Wilderness Area
300 PM PDT Thu Apr 19 2018

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

* WINDS AND TIMING...Westerly winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts from
  between 35 and 50 mph will develop this afternoon. Strongest 
  west of Goleta. This evening into tonight, wind will transition 
  to come from the north while remaining gusty with the strongest 
  winds in the foothills. 

* IMPACTS...Cross winds can make driving difficult, especially 
  for drivers of high profile vehicles and vehicles towing 
  trailers. This includes Highways 101, 154 and 192...as well as 
  the Gaviota and San Marcos Passes. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ053-054-200600-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0028.180419T2300Z-180420T1000Z/
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
300 PM PDT Thu Apr 19 2018

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

* WINDS AND TIMING...Westerly winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts from 
  40 to 50 mph will develop late this afternoon and persist into 
  the early evening. Later in the evening the winds will shift and
  come from the north while remaining gusty. 

* IMPACTS...Cross winds can make driving difficult, especially 
  for drivers of high profile vehicles and vehicles towing 
  trailers. This includes Highway 33 in Ventura County as well 
  as Interstate 5 and Highway 14 in Los Angeles County. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ059-200600-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180420T1000Z/
Antelope Valley-
Including the cities of Lancaster and Palmdale
300 PM PDT Thu Apr 19 2018

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

* WINDS AND TIMING...West to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with 
  gusts from 45 to 55 mph will develop this morning and persist 
  into the predawn hours Friday morning. The strongest winds 
  will be in the western portion, especially the foothills. 

* IMPACTS...Cross winds can make driving difficult, especially 
  for drivers of high profile vehicles and vehicles towing 
  trailers. Areas of blowing dust can suddenly and dangerously 
  reduce visibilities to near zero. This includes Highways 14 
  and 138, especially near the foothills. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ040-041-087-200600-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180420T1000Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
Including the cities of Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Malibu, 
Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Long Beach, and Avalon
300 PM PDT Thu Apr 19 2018

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

* WINDS AND TIMING...Westerly winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts from 
  30 to 40 mph will develop early this afternoon and persist 
  into the evening before diminishing. 

* IMPACTS...Cross winds can make driving difficult, especially 
  for drivers of high profile vehicles and vehicles towing 
  trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds. This includes the 110 and 710 freeways from the Port
of Los Angeles and Long Beach to the 405 freeway, as well as the
Highway 101 and Pacific Coast Highway across Ventura County.

&&

$$

Kaplan/Smith
102 
WWUS76 KLOX 200336
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
836 PM PDT Thu Apr 19 2018

CAZ040-041-087-200445-
/O.CAN.KLOX.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180420T1000Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
Including the cities of Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Malibu, 
Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Long Beach, and Avalon
836 PM PDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has cancelled
the Wind Advisory. 

Winds have diminished below advisory levels. Therefore, the wind
advisories have been cancelled.

$$

CAZ034>036-051-200445-
/O.EXP.KLOX.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180420T0400Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-Santa Ynez Valley-
San Luis Obispo County Mountains-
Including the cities of San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Morro Bay, 
Cambria, San Simeon, Santa Maria, Lompoc, Vandenberg, Solvang, 
Santa Ynez, and Black Mountain
836 PM PDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

Winds had diminished below advisory levels. Therefore, the wind
advisories will be allowed to expire.

$$

CAZ039-052-201000-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180420T1000Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-Santa Barbara County Mountains-
Including the cities of Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria, 
San Marcos Pass, San Rafael Wilderness Area, 
and Dick Smith Wilderness Area
836 PM PDT Thu Apr 19 2018

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

* WINDS AND TIMING...Westerly winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts from 
  between 35 and 50 mph will develop this afternoon. Strongest 
  west of Goleta. This evening into tonight, wind will 
  transition to come from the north while remaining gusty with 
  the strongest winds in the foothills. 

* IMPACTS...Cross winds can make driving difficult, especially 
  for drivers of high profile vehicles and vehicles towing 
  trailers. This includes Highways 101, 154 and 192...as well as 
  the Gaviota and San Marcos Passes. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ053-054-201000-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180420T1000Z/
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
836 PM PDT Thu Apr 19 2018

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

* WINDS AND TIMING...Westerly winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts from 
  40 to 50 mph will develop late this afternoon and persist into 
  the early evening. Later in the evening the winds will shift 
  and come from the north while remaining gusty. 

* IMPACTS...Cross winds can make driving difficult, especially 
  for drivers of high profile vehicles and vehicles towing 
  trailers. This includes Highway 33 in Ventura County as well 
  as Interstate 5 and Highway 14 in Los Angeles County. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ059-201000-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180420T1000Z/
Antelope Valley-
Including the cities of Lancaster and Palmdale
836 PM PDT Thu Apr 19 2018

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

* WINDS AND TIMING...West to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with 
  gusts from 45 to 55 mph will develop this morning and persist 
  into the predawn hours Friday morning. The strongest winds 
  will be in the western portion, especially the foothills. 

* IMPACTS...Cross winds can make driving difficult, especially 
  for drivers of high profile vehicles and vehicles towing 
  trailers. Areas of blowing dust can suddenly and dangerously 
  reduce visibilities to near zero. This includes Highways 14 
  and 138, especially near the foothills. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
584 
WWUS76 KLOX 200959
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
259 AM PDT Fri Apr 20 2018

CAZ039-052-201100-
/O.EXP.KLOX.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180420T1000Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-Santa Barbara County Mountains-
Including the cities of Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria, 
San Marcos Pass, San Rafael Wilderness Area, 
and Dick Smith Wilderness Area
259 AM PDT Fri Apr 20 2018

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

Winds have fallen below advisory levels, although local gusts to
35 mph may linger early this morning.

$$

CAZ053-054-201100-
/O.EXP.KLOX.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180420T1000Z/
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
259 AM PDT Fri Apr 20 2018

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

Winds have fallen below advisory levels, although local gusts to
45 mph may linger near Whitaker Peak early this morning.

$$

CAZ059-201100-
/O.EXP.KLOX.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180420T1000Z/
Antelope Valley-
Including the cities of Lancaster and Palmdale
259 AM PDT Fri Apr 20 2018

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

Winds have fallen below advisory levels.

$$

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 Apr 18, 7:25 PM PDT, 2 hours 25 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 18, 7:25 PM PDT, 2 hours 25 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
725 PM PDT Wed Apr 18 2018

.SYNOPSIS...18/636 PM.

A weakening cold front will bring some showers and mountain snow
showers with gusty winds and cooler temperatures to the area
tonight and Thursday. High pressure will then build in for dry
and warmer conditions Friday, with above normal temperatures
expected over the weekend into early next week. There will also be
coastal low clouds and fog during the night and morning hours by
later in the weekend.

&&

.SHORT TERM (WED-SAT)...18/725 PM.

***UPDATE***

Today was as nice as it was advertised with sunny skies and max
temps right at seasonal norms. Skies were still clear over
Southern CA but satellite and radar showed clouds and showers
associated with a weak cold front off of the Monterey county
coast. 18Z NAM still singing the same tune with near certain light
rain for the Central Coast during the predawn hours Thursday.
Rain chc diminishes rapidly south of Pt Conception as the front
collapses later Thursday morning. SBA South coast on the edge of
the realistic rain chances so possibly a hundredth or two there.
Really think VTA and LA counties will only see a sprinkle or two
given the lack of south flow and dynamics with this system.

The forecast for strong winds remains and will issue an updated
forecast after the 00Z NAM arrives to include a multitude of wind
advisories.

***From Previous Discussion***

As with the last couple systems the main impact will be the winds
and cooler temps. Expecting another round of widespread advisory
level west to northwest winds by early afternoon. Winds will veer
to north overnight and weaken in most areas except srn SB County
and I5 corridor areas where it will remain windy into Friday
morning. Temps will cool 5-10 degrees most areas.

Gradients remain weakly onshore Friday so while temps will warm up
the best warming will be inland while coastal areas will still be
dealing with a sea breeze.

Friday night models are now showing a decent eddy spinning up so
it looks likely we'll see a solid marine layer developing with
clouds moving up from the south and reaching as far north as
southern SB County Saturday morning. With the ridge building in
aloft clouds will be relatively low based and there could be some
dense fog in places. Valleys and other inland areas will continue
to warm up with highs well into the 80s.

.LONG TERM (SUN-WED)...18/207 PM.

Warm temps inland expected to continue at least through early
next week with weak ridging aloft. After that the models show an
upper low developing but with huge differences in location. The
GFS has a closed circulation developing off southern OR Tue
morning and drifting south along the coast through Thursday while
the ECMWF cuts the low off about 1000 miles west of Pt Conception
Tuesday and remaining well offshore through the week. Basically
the difference between continued above normal temps and cooler
with a chance of showers. For now will trend cooler but leave any
precip chances out of the forecast.

&&

.AVIATION...19/0008Z.

At 2232Z at KLAX, the marine layer was 800 feet deep. The top of
the inversion was at 1400 feet with a temperature of 14C.

Good confidence in TAFs through 09Z. Lower confidence after 09Z
with a 30 percent chc of MVFR cigs 09Z-17Z. There is a 10 percent
chc of a thunderstorm over KPRB, KSBP and KSMX 11Z-15Z.

KLAX...High confidence in VFR conds through 09Z. There is a 30
percent chc of BKN025 09Z-16Z. There is a 10 percent chc -SHRA
15Z-19Z. Good confidence in wind forecast.

KBUR...Good confidence in TAF. There is a 20% chance of MVFR cigs
after 12Z-16Z. There is a 10 percent chc -SHRA 15Z-19Z.

&&

.MARINE...18/708 PM.

Generally high confidence in Small Craft Advisory (SCA) level
winds developing across all coastal waters tonight. SCA winds and
seas are then expected through late Thu night, although may drop
below SCA levels in some areas late tonight/Thu morning.

Steep short-period seas are expected later today through at least
Thu night.

SCA winds are expected across the outer waters Fri afternoon or
evening through Sat evening, and possibly into Sunday.

&&

.LOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...NONE.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory in effect until 3 AM PDT Friday for
      zones 645-650-655-670-673-676. (See LAXMWWLOX).

&&

.HAZARD POTENTIAL OUTLOOK (SAT-WED).

No significant hazards expected.

&&

PUBLIC...MW/Rorke
AVIATION...Rorke
MARINE...Sweet/Sirard
SYNOPSIS...Sirard

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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.