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Wind Advisory 1, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

January 7, 201810 counties in California

NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued this wind advisory at Jan 7, 2018, 4:33 AM PST for 10 counties in California. It took effect at Jan 8, 2018, 12:00 PM PST. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 7, 2018, 4:33 AM PST (12:33 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 8, 2018, 12:00 PM PST
Expired
Jan 9, 2018, 2:08 AM PST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Counties Alameda County, CA, City and County of San Francisco, CA, Contra Costa County, CA, Marin County, CA, Monterey County, CA, San Benito County, CA, San Mateo County, CA, Santa Clara County, CA, Santa Cruz County, CA, Sonoma County, CA

The radar

The San Francisco radar (KMUX), 35 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:34 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, 0.6 hours before the alert went out and 34 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, Oakland, CA at 12:00Z on 2018-01-07Temperature 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, Oakland, CA at 12:00Z on 2018-01-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 22 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
748 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
11 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
22 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-19 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

023 
WWUS76 KMTR 071233
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
433 AM PST Sun Jan 7 2018

...POTENT STORM SYSTEM TO PRODUCE STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTHERLY WINDS
MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...

.A storm system developing over the eastern Pacific is forecast to
bring heavy rain and strong gusty winds to the San Francisco Bay
Area and Monterey Bay Area on Monday and Monday night. Strongest
winds are expected from Monday afternoon through late Monday
night. Wind speeds are forecast to be highest near the coast and 
in the hills, particularly along the Big Sur coast and in the 
Santa Lucia Mountains of Monterey County.

CAZ517-530-080500-
/O.NEW.KMTR.HW.W.0001.180108T2000Z-180109T1400Z/
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
Including the cities of Seaside, Monterey, and Marina
433 AM PST Sun Jan 7 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 6 AM PST
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area has issued a 
High Wind Warning, which is in effect from Noon Monday to 6 AM 
PST Tuesday.

* WINDS...South to southeast winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts 
  from 50 to 60 mph are likely. Local gusts in excess of 60 mph 
  are possible.

* LOCATION...Coastal Monterey County from the Monterey Peninsula 
  south along the Big Sur Coast and the Santa Lucia Mountains of 
  western Monterey County.

* TIMING...Strongest winds expected from early Monday afternoon
  through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Property damage possible. Downed trees and powerlines.
  Power outages likely. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ006-505-507>509-511-512-516-518-528-529-080500-
/O.NEW.KMTR.WI.Y.0001.180108T2000Z-180109T1400Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
North Bay Mountains-San Francisco Bay Shoreline-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range-
Santa Cruz Mountains-
Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio-
Mountains Of San Benito County And Interior Monterey County
Including Pinnacles National Park-
Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley-
Northern Monterey Bay-
Including the cities of San Francisco, Tamalpais-Homestead, 
Sausalito, Angwin, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, Woodacre, Oakland, 
Fremont, Hayward, Daly City, Berkeley, Pacifica, Blackhawk, 
Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, Day Valley, Greenfield, King City, 
Salinas, Santa Cruz, Watsonville, and Live Oak
433 AM PST Sun Jan 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 6 AM PST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area has issued a 
Wind Advisory, which is in effect from Noon Monday to 6 AM PST 
Tuesday.

* WINDS...South to southeast winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts from
  40 to 50 mph are likely. Local gusts in excess of 50 mph are 
  possible.

* LOCATION...Coastal sections of the San Francisco Bay Area from
  Sonoma County south through San Mateo County including the city
  of San Francisco, San Francisco Bay Shoreline, coastal Santa
  Cruz County, the North Bay Mountains, the East Bay Hills, the
  Santa Cruz Mountains, the valleys of Monterey and San Benito
  Counties, and the mountains of San Benito County and Interior 
  Monterey County.

* TIMING...Strongest winds expected from early Monday afternoon
  through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Possible downed trees and powerlines. Power outages
  likely.

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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
207 
WWUS76 KMTR 080402
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
802 PM PST Sun Jan 7 2018

...POTENT STORM SYSTEM TO PRODUCE STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTHERLY
WINDS MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...

.A storm system developing over the eastern Pacific is forecast
to bring heavy rain and strong gusty winds to the San Francisco
Bay Area and Monterey Bay Area on Monday and Monday night.
Strongest winds are expected from Monday afternoon through late
Monday night. Wind speeds are forecast to be highest near the
coast and in the hills, particularly along the Big Sur coast and
in the Santa Lucia Mountains of Monterey County.

CAZ517-530-081215-
/O.CON.KMTR.HW.W.0001.180108T2000Z-180109T1400Z/
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
Including the cities of Seaside, Monterey, and Marina
802 PM PST Sun Jan 7 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 6 AM
PST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...South to southeast winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts 
  from 50 to 60 mph are likely. Local gusts in excess of 60 mph 
  are possible. 

* LOCATION...Coastal Monterey County from the Monterey Peninsula 
  south along the Big Sur Coast and the Santa Lucia Mountains of 
  western Monterey County. 

* TIMING...Strongest winds expected from early Monday afternoon 
  through late Monday night. 

* IMPACTS...Property damage possible. Downed trees and 
  powerlines. Power outages likely. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ006-505-507>509-511-512-516-518-528-529-081215-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0001.180108T2000Z-180109T1400Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
North Bay Mountains-San Francisco Bay Shoreline-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range-
Santa Cruz Mountains-
Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio-
Mountains Of San Benito County And Interior Monterey County
Including Pinnacles National Park-
Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley-
Northern Monterey Bay-
Including the cities of San Francisco, Tamalpais-Homestead, 
Sausalito, Angwin, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, Woodacre, Oakland, 
Fremont, Hayward, Daly City, Berkeley, Pacifica, Blackhawk, 
Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, Day Valley, Greenfield, King City, 
Salinas, Santa Cruz, Watsonville, and Live Oak
802 PM PST Sun Jan 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 6 AM PST
TUESDAY...

a Wind Advisory remains in effect from noon Monday to 6 AM PST
Tuesday. 

* WINDS...South to southeast winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts 
  from 40 to 50 mph are likely. Local gusts in excess of 50 mph 
  are possible. 

* LOCATION...Coastal sections of the San Francisco Bay Area from 
  Sonoma County south through San Mateo County including the 
  city of San Francisco, San Francisco Bay Shoreline, coastal 
  Santa Cruz County, the North Bay Mountains, the East Bay 
  Hills, the Santa Cruz Mountains, the valleys of Monterey and 
  San Benito Counties, and the mountains of San Benito County 
  and Interior Monterey County. 

* TIMING...Strongest winds expected from early Monday afternoon 
  through late Monday night. 

* IMPACTS...Possible downed trees and powerlines. Power outages 
  likely. 

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.

&&

$$

NWS San Francisco Bay Area/Monterey
215 
WWUS76 KMTR 081154
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
354 AM PST Mon Jan 8 2018

...POTENT STORM SYSTEM TO PRODUCE STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTHERLY
WINDS MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...

.A storm system developing off the California Coast is forecast 
to bring heavy rain and strong gusty winds to the San Francisco 
Bay Area and Monterey Bay Area today and tonight. Strongest winds
are expected from this afternoon through late this evening. Wind 
speeds are forecast to be highest near the coast and in the hills,
particularly along the Big Sur coast and in the Santa Lucia 
Mountains of Monterey County.

CAZ517-530-090600-
/O.CON.KMTR.HW.W.0001.180108T2000Z-180109T1400Z/
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
Including the cities of Seaside, Monterey, and Marina
354 AM PST Mon Jan 8 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM
PST TUESDAY...

A High Wind Warning remains in effect from noon today to 6 AM PST
Tuesday. 

* WINDS...South to southeast winds of 30 to 40 mph are forecast
  along with local gusts of between 50 and 60 mph.

* LOCATION...Coastal Monterey County from the Monterey Peninsula 
  south along the Big Sur Coast and the Santa Lucia Mountains of 
  western Monterey County. 

* TIMING...Strong and gusty winds expected from Monday afternoon
  through Monday night. Peak winds are expected on Monday  
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Property damage possible. Downed trees and 
  powerlines. Power outages likely. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ006-505-507>509-511-512-516-518-528-529-090600-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0001.180108T2000Z-180109T1400Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
North Bay Mountains-San Francisco Bay Shoreline-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range-
Santa Cruz Mountains-
Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio-
Mountains Of San Benito County And Interior Monterey County
Including Pinnacles National Park-
Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley-
Northern Monterey Bay-
Including the cities of San Francisco, Tamalpais-Homestead, 
Sausalito, Angwin, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, Woodacre, Oakland, 
Fremont, Hayward, Daly City, Berkeley, Pacifica, Blackhawk, 
Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, Day Valley, Greenfield, King City, 
Salinas, Santa Cruz, Watsonville, and Live Oak
354 AM PST Mon Jan 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM PST
TUESDAY...

A Wind Advisory remains in effect from noon today to 6 AM PST
Tuesday. 

* WINDS...South to southeast winds of 15 to 30 mph with gusts from
  40 to 50 mph are likely. 

* LOCATION...Coastal sections of the San Francisco Bay Area from
  Sonoma County south through San Mateo County including the city
  of San Francisco. San Francisco Bay Shoreline, coastal Santa 
  Cruz County, the North Bay Mountains, the East Bay Hills, the 
  Santa Cruz Mountains, the valleys of Monterey and San Benito 
  Counties, and the mountains of San Benito County and Interior 
  Monterey County. 

* TIMING...Strongest winds expected Monday afternoon and evening. 

* IMPACTS...Possible downed trees and powerlines. Power outages 
  likely. 

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.

&&

$$
713 
WWUS76 KMTR 090454
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
854 PM PST Mon Jan 8 2018

...STORM SYSTEM TO PRODUCE STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTHERLY WINDS 
OVERNIGHT...

.A storm system off the California Coast is forecast to bring 
moderate to heavy rain and strong gusty winds to the San 
Francisco Bay Area and Monterey Bay Area tonight. Wind speeds are 
forecast to be highest near the coast and in the hills, 
particularly along the Big Sur coast and in the Santa Lucia 
Mountains of Monterey County.

CAZ517-530-091400-
/O.CON.KMTR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180109T1400Z/
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
Including the cities of Seaside, Monterey, and Marina
854 PM PST Mon Jan 8 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST TUESDAY...

a High Wind Warning remains in effect until 6 AM PST Tuesday. 

* WINDS...South to southeast winds of 30 to 40 mph are forecast 
  along with local gusts of between 50 and 60 mph. 

* LOCATION...Coastal Monterey County from the Monterey Peninsula 
  south along the Big Sur Coast and the Santa Lucia Mountains of 
  western Monterey County. 

* TIMING...Strong and gusty winds expected from Monday afternoon 
  through Monday night. Peak winds are expected on Monday 
  evening. 

* IMPACTS...Property damage possible. Downed trees and 
  powerlines. Power outages likely. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ006-505-507>509-511-512-516-518-528-529-091400-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180109T1400Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
North Bay Mountains-San Francisco Bay Shoreline-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range-
Santa Cruz Mountains-
Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio-
Mountains Of San Benito County And Interior Monterey County
Including Pinnacles National Park-
Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley-
Northern Monterey Bay-
Including the cities of San Francisco, Tamalpais-Homestead, 
Sausalito, Angwin, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, Woodacre, Oakland, 
Fremont, Hayward, Daly City, Berkeley, Pacifica, Blackhawk, 
Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, Day Valley, Greenfield, King City, 
Salinas, Santa Cruz, Watsonville, and Live Oak
854 PM PST Mon Jan 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST TUESDAY...

a Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 AM PST Tuesday. 

* WINDS...South to southeast winds of 15 to 30 mph with gusts 
  from 40 to 50 mph are likely. 

* LOCATION...Coastal sections of the San Francisco Bay Area from 
  Sonoma County south through San Mateo County including the 
  city of San Francisco. San Francisco Bay Shoreline, coastal 
  Santa Cruz County, the North Bay Mountains, the East Bay 
  Hills, the Santa Cruz Mountains, the valleys of Monterey and 
  San Benito Counties, and the mountains of San Benito County 
  and Interior Monterey County. 

* TIMING...Strongest winds expected Monday afternoon and evening.

* IMPACTS...Possible downed trees and powerlines. Power outages 
  likely. 

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.

&&

$$
588 
WWUS76 KMTR 091008
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
208 AM PST Tue Jan 9 2018

...STORM SYSTEM TO PRODUCE STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTHERLY WINDS...

.Very gusty winds will continue to impact the coast and in the 
hills along the Big Sur coast and in the Santa Lucia Mountains of
Monterey County through this morning.

CAZ006-505-507>509-511-512-516-518-528-529-091115-
/O.CAN.KMTR.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180109T1400Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
North Bay Mountains-San Francisco Bay Shoreline-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range-
Santa Cruz Mountains-
Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio-
Mountains Of San Benito County And Interior Monterey County
Including Pinnacles National Park-
Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley-
Northern Monterey Bay-
Including the cities of San Francisco, Tamalpais-Homestead, 
Sausalito, Angwin, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, Woodacre, Oakland, 
Fremont, Hayward, Daly City, Berkeley, Pacifica, Blackhawk, 
Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, Day Valley, Greenfield, King City, 
Salinas, Santa Cruz, Watsonville, and Live Oak
208 AM PST Tue Jan 9 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in San Francisco has cancelled the
Wind Advisory. 

The strongest winds have diminished, but occasional gusts up to 25
mph will still be possible early this morning.

$$

CAZ517-530-091400-
/O.CON.KMTR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180109T1400Z/
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
Including the cities of Seaside, Monterey, and Marina
208 AM PST Tue Jan 9 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

a High Wind Warning remains in effect until 6 AM PST early this
morning. 

* WINDS...South to southeast winds of 30 to 40 mph are forecast 
  along with local gusts of between 50 and 60 mph. 

* LOCATION...Coastal Monterey County from the Monterey Peninsula 
  south along the Big Sur Coast and the Santa Lucia Mountains of 
  western Monterey County. 

* TIMING...Strong and gusty winds continue through early this
  morning. 

* IMPACTS...Property damage possible. Downed trees and 
  powerlines. Power outages likely. 

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 7, 2:44 AM PSTGale WatchMTR12 hr
Jan 7, 2:44 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMTR4 days
Jan 7, 4:06 AM PSTFlash Flood WatchMTRMarin, Napa, Sonoma45 hr
Jan 7, 4:33 AM PSTHigh Wind WarningMTRMonterey47 hr
Jan 7, 2:32 PM PSTGale WarningMTR36 hr

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Sources

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