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Wind Advisory 10, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

December 26, 20185 counties in California

NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued this wind advisory at Dec 26, 2018, 2:05 PM PST for 5 counties in California. It took effect at Dec 27, 2018, 7:00 AM PST. It was in force for 21 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 26, 2018, 2:05 PM PST (22:05 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 27, 2018, 7:00 AM PST
Expired
Dec 28, 2018, 4:00 AM PST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Counties Monterey County, CA, San Benito County, CA, San Mateo County, CA, Santa Clara County, CA, Santa Cruz County, CA

The radar

The San Francisco radar (KMUX), 33 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:07 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, 10.1 hours before the alert went out and 102 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 2018-12-26Temperature 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 2018-12-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 20 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1800 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
39 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
20 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
70 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

507 
WWUS76 KMTR 262205
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
205 PM PST Wed Dec 26 2018

CAZ507-511-512-517-518-270700-
/O.NEW.KMTR.WI.Y.0010.181227T1500Z-181228T1200Z/
North Bay Mountains-East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range-
Santa Cruz Mountains-
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest-
Mountains Of San Benito County And Interior Monterey County
Including Pinnacles National Park-
Including the cities of Angwin, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, 
Woodacre, Blackhawk, Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, and Day Valley
205 PM PST Wed Dec 26 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM PST
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area has issued a 
Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 7 AM Thursday to 4 AM PST 
Friday.

* WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph with local
  gusts to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Early Thursday morning through Sunrise Friday morning.

* LOCATIONS...Bay Area hills and mountains above about 1000 feet
  as well as mountains of Monterey and San Benito Counties.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Trees or tree limbs could be blown down and result in local 
  power outages. Gusty winds will also make driving difficult, 
  especially for drivers of high profile vehicles or those 
  pulling trailers.

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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
600 
WWUS76 KMTR 270554
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
954 PM PST Wed Dec 26 2018

CAZ507-511-512-517-518-271800-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0010.181227T1500Z-181228T1200Z/
North Bay Mountains-East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range-
Santa Cruz Mountains-
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest-
Mountains Of San Benito County And Interior Monterey County
Including Pinnacles National Park-
Including the cities of Angwin, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, 
Woodacre, Blackhawk, Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, and Day Valley
954 PM PST Wed Dec 26 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph with local 
  gusts to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Early Thursday morning through Sunrise Friday morning.

* LOCATIONS...Bay Area hills and mountains above about 1000 feet 
  as well as mountains of Monterey and San Benito Counties.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Trees or tree limbs could be blown down and result in local 
  power outages. Gusty winds will also make driving difficult, 
  especially for drivers of high profile vehicles or those 
  pulling trailers.

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.

&&

$$
711 
WWUS76 KMTR 271751
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
951 AM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

CAZ507-511-512-517-518-280600-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-181228T1200Z/
North Bay Mountains-East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range-
Santa Cruz Mountains-
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest-
Mountains Of San Benito County And Interior Monterey County
Including Pinnacles National Park-
Including the cities of Angwin, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, 
Woodacre, Blackhawk, Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, and Day Valley
951 AM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

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

* WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph with local 
  gusts to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Early Thursday morning through Sunrise Friday morning.

* LOCATIONS...Bay Area hills and mountains above about 1000 feet 
  as well as mountains of Monterey and San Benito Counties.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Trees or tree limbs could be blown down and result in local 
  power outages. Gusty winds will also make driving difficult, 
  especially for drivers of high profile vehicles or those 
  pulling trailers.

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.

&&

$$
592 
WWUS76 KMTR 272052
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
1252 PM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

CAZ517-518-280615-
/O.NEW.KMTR.FZ.A.0002.181229T0800Z-181229T1700Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-181228T1200Z/
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest-
Mountains Of San Benito County And Interior Monterey County
Including Pinnacles National Park-
1252 PM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a Freeze
Watch, which is in effect from late Friday night through Saturday
morning.

* TEMPERATURES...Friday night 24-29 degrees F.

* WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph with local 
  gusts to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Wind - Through Sunrise Friday morning. Freeze Watch - 
  Friday night through early Saturday morning.

* LOCATIONS...Wind Advisory - Mountains above about 1000 feet. 
  Freeze Watch protected valleys.

* IMPACTS...Wind - Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.
  Trees or tree limbs could be blown down and result in local
  power outages. Gusty winds will also make driving difficult,
  especially for drivers of high profile vehicles or those pulling
  trailers. Freeze Watch - Freezing or sub-freezing temperatures 
  can damage or kill plants sensitive to cold weather and damage 
  unprotected outdoor plumbing. Please make sure your animals have
  a warm shelter.

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.

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

CAZ507-511-512-280615-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-181228T1200Z/
North Bay Mountains-East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range-
Santa Cruz Mountains-
Including the cities of Angwin, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, 
Woodacre, Blackhawk, Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, and Day Valley
1252 PM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

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

* WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph with local 
  gusts to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Through Sunrise Friday morning. 

* LOCATIONS...Bay Area hills and mountains above about 1000 feet.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Trees or tree limbs could be blown down and result in local 
  power outages. Gusty winds will also make driving difficult, 
  especially for drivers of high profile vehicles or those 
  pulling trailers.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ516-280615-
/O.NEW.KMTR.FZ.A.0002.181229T0800Z-181229T1700Z/
Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio-
Including the cities of Greenfield and King City
1252 PM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a Freeze
Watch, which is in effect from late Friday night through Saturday
morning.

* TEMPERATURES...24-29 degrees F.

* TIMING...Friday night through early Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Freezing or sub-freezing temperatures can damage or
  kill plants sensitive to cold weather and damage unprotected
  outdoor plumbing. Please make sure your animals have a warm 
  shelter.

* LOCATIONS...Southern Salinas Valley. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$
652 
WWUS76 KMTR 280526
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
926 PM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

CAZ517-518-281200-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-181228T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.FZ.A.0002.181229T0800Z-181229T1700Z/
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest-
Mountains Of San Benito County And Interior Monterey County
Including Pinnacles National Park-
926 PM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph tonight, with gusts up to 45 mph and
  local gusts to 55 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...Friday night overnight lows 24-29 degrees F.

* TIMING...Wind - Through Thursday night. Freeze Watch - Friday 
  night through early Saturday morning.

* LOCATIONS...Wind Advisory - Mountains above about 1000 feet.
  Freeze Watch - wind sheltered inland valleys.

* IMPACTS...Wind - Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.
  Trees or tree limbs could be blown down and result in local
  power outages. Gusty winds will also make driving difficult,
  especially for drivers of high profile vehicles or those pulling
  trailers. Freeze Watch - Freezing or sub-freezing temperatures
  can damage or kill plants sensitive to cold weather and damage
  unprotected outdoor plumbing. Please make sure your animals 
  have warm shelter.

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.

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

CAZ507-511-512-281200-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-181228T1200Z/
North Bay Mountains-East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range-
Santa Cruz Mountains-
Including the cities of Angwin, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, 
Woodacre, Blackhawk, Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, and Day Valley
926 PM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

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

* WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and local 
  gusts to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Through 4 am Friday.

* LOCATIONS...Bay Area hills and mountains above about 1000 feet.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Trees or tree limbs could be blown down and result in local 
  power outages. Gusty winds will also make driving difficult, 
  especially for drivers of high profile vehicles or those 
  pulling trailers.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ516-281200-
/O.CON.KMTR.FZ.A.0002.181229T0800Z-181229T1700Z/
Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio-
Including the cities of Greenfield and King City
926 PM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* TEMPERATURES...Overnight lows of 24-29 degrees F.

* TIMING...Late Friday night through early Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Freezing or sub-freezing temperatures can damage or 
  kill plants sensitive to cold weather and damage unprotected 
  outdoor plumbing. Please make sure your animals have a warm 
  shelter.

* LOCATIONS...Southern Salinas Valley and adjoining inland 
  valleys.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$
969 
WWUS76 KMTR 281159
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
359 AM PST Fri Dec 28 2018

CAZ517-518-282200-
/O.EXP.KMTR.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-181228T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.FZ.A.0002.181229T0800Z-181229T1700Z/
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest-
Mountains Of San Benito County And Interior Monterey County
Including Pinnacles National Park-
359 AM PST Fri Dec 28 2018

...WIND ADVISORY BEING ALLOWED TO EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST EARLY THIS 
MORNING...

Winds have generally fallen below advisory levels, though at
highest elevations locally strong and gusty winds will continue
into the morning hours.

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* TEMPERATURES...Overnight lows of 23-29 degrees F. 

* TIMING...Friday night through early Saturday morning.

* LOCATIONS...Wind sheltered inland valleys.

* IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures could kill sensitive 
  vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

CAZ507-511-512-281300-
/O.EXP.KMTR.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-181228T1200Z/
North Bay Mountains-East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range-
Santa Cruz Mountains-
Including the cities of Angwin, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, 
Woodacre, Blackhawk, Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, and Day Valley
359 AM PST Fri Dec 28 2018

...WIND ADVISORY BEING ALLOWED TO EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST EARLY THIS 
MORNING...

Winds have generally fallen below advisory levels, though at
highest elevations locally strong and gusty winds will continue
into the morning hours.

$$

CAZ516-282200-
/O.CON.KMTR.FZ.A.0002.181229T0800Z-181229T1700Z/
Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio-
Including the cities of Greenfield and King City
359 AM PST Fri Dec 28 2018

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* TEMPERATURES...Overnight lows of 23-29 degrees F.

* TIMING...Late Friday night through early Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Freezing or sub-freezing temperatures can damage or 
  kill plants sensitive to cold weather and damage unprotected 
  outdoor plumbing. Please make sure your animals have a warm 
  shelter.

* LOCATIONS...Southern Salinas Valley and adjoining inland 
  valleys.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 25, 9:03 PM PSTSmall Craft Advisory for Rough BarMTR30 hr
Dec 25, 9:03 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMTR54 hr
Dec 26, 2:52 AM PSTGale WarningMTR48 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.