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Wind Advisory 4, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

February 28, 201811 counties in California

NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued this wind advisory at Feb 28, 2018, 4:32 AM PST for 11 counties in California. It took effect at Mar 1, 2018, 2:00 AM PST. It was in force for 20 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 28, 2018, 4:32 AM PST (12:32 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 1, 2018, 2:00 AM PST
Expired
Mar 1, 2018, 10:00 PM PST
In force
20 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, Napa 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), 46 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, 0.5 hours before the alert went out and 24 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 2018-02-28Temperature 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 2018-02-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 61 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
1704 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
32 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
61 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
71 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

093 
WWUS76 KMTR 281232
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
432 AM PST Wed Feb 28 2018

CAZ006-505>510-010100-
/O.NEW.KMTR.WI.Y.0004.180301T1000Z-180301T2000Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
North Bay Interior Valleys-North Bay Mountains-
San Francisco Bay Shoreline-San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
East Bay Interior Valleys-
Including the cities of San Francisco, Tamalpais-Homestead, 
Sausalito, Santa Rosa, South Santa Rosa, Napa, San Rafael, 
Petaluma, Novato, Rohnert Park, Angwin, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, 
Woodacre, Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, Daly City, Berkeley, 
Pacifica, Concord, Antioch, Livermore, Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, 
Pittsburg, and San Ramon
432 AM PST Wed Feb 28 2018

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

The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 2 AM to noon PST Thursday. 

* LOCATION: North Bay and the San Francisco Bay Region

* TIMING: 2 AM Thursday to noon

* WINDS: Wind from the south of 15 to 30 mph with local gusts over
  45 mph. Highest speeds will be at higher elevation locations
  especially ridge tops.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ511>513-516>518-528>530-010100-
/O.NEW.KMTR.WI.Y.0004.180301T1500Z-180302T0600Z/
East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range-Santa Cruz Mountains-
Santa Clara Valley Including San Jose-
Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio-
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest-
Mountains Of San Benito County And Interior Monterey County
Including Pinnacles National Park-
Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley-
Northern Monterey Bay-Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
Including the cities of Blackhawk, Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, 
Day Valley, San Jose, Greenfield, King City, Salinas, Santa Cruz,
Watsonville, Live Oak, Seaside, Monterey, and Marina
432 AM PST Wed Feb 28 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 7 AM to 10 PM PST Thursday. 

* LOCATION: Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Monterey and San Benito
  counties.

* TIMING: 7 AM Thursday to 10 PM Thursday

* WINDS: Wind from the south of 15 to 30 mph with local gusts over
  45 mph. 

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
864 
WWUS76 KMTR 281848
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
1048 AM PST Wed Feb 28 2018

CAZ513-516-528-282000-
/O.CAN.KMTR.WI.Y.0004.180301T1500Z-180302T0600Z/
Santa Clara Valley Including San Jose-
Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio-
Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley-
Including the cities of San Jose, Greenfield, King City, 
and Salinas
1048 AM PST Wed Feb 28 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

The Wind Advisory has been cancelled for the Salinas Valley and
Santa Clara Valley as wind speeds will likely remain below
criteria. However, breezy and locally gusty winds up to 35 mph
will be possible ahead of and after the a frontal passage on
Thursday.

$$

CAZ006-505>510-010600-
/O.EXT.KMTR.WI.Y.0004.180301T1000Z-180302T0600Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
North Bay Interior Valleys-North Bay Mountains-
San Francisco Bay Shoreline-San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
East Bay Interior Valleys-
Including the cities of San Francisco, Tamalpais-Homestead, 
Sausalito, Santa Rosa, South Santa Rosa, Napa, San Rafael, 
Petaluma, Novato, Rohnert Park, Angwin, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, 
Woodacre, Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, Daly City, Berkeley, 
Pacifica, Concord, Antioch, Livermore, Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, 
Pittsburg, and San Ramon
1048 AM PST Wed Feb 28 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY...

The Wind Advisory is now in effect from 2 AM to 10 PM PST
Thursday. 

* LOCATION: North Bay and the San Francisco Bay Region

* TIMING: 2 AM to 10 PM Thursday

* WINDS: Wind from the south of 15 to 30 mph with local gusts in
  excess of 45 mph. Highest wind speeds will occur in higher 
  elevation locations, especially ridge tops and peaks.

* IMPACTS...Blowing debris, difficult driving conditions for high
  profile vehicles, and potential for downed trees and powerlines.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ511-512-517-518-529-530-010600-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0004.180301T1500Z-180302T0600Z/
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-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
Including the cities of Blackhawk, Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, 
Day Valley, Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Live Oak, Seaside, Monterey,
and Marina
1048 AM PST Wed Feb 28 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM PST
THURSDAY...

a Wind Advisory remains in effect from 7 AM to 10 PM PST
Thursday. 

* LOCATION: Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Monterey and San Benito 
  counties. 

* TIMING: 7 AM to 10 PM Thursday

* WINDS: Wind from the south of 15 to 30 mph with local gusts in
  excess of 45 mph. Highest wind speeds will occur in higher 
  elevation locations, especially ridge tops and peaks.

* IMPACTS...Blowing debris, difficult driving conditions for high
  profile vehicles, and potential for downed trees and powerlines.

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.

&&

$$
251 
WWUS76 KMTR 281851 CCA
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
1051 AM PST Wed Feb 28 2018

CAZ513-516-528-282000-
/O.COR.KMTR.WI.Y.0004.180301T1500Z-180302T0600Z/
Santa Clara Valley Including San Jose-
Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio-
Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley-
Including the cities of San Jose, Greenfield, King City, 
and Salinas
1051 AM PST Wed Feb 28 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

The Wind Advisory has been cancelled for the Salinas Valley and
Santa Clara Valley as wind speeds will likely remain below
criteria. However, breezy and locally gusty winds up to 35 mph
will be possible ahead of and after a frontal passage on 
Thursday.

$$

CAZ006-505>510-010600-
/O.EXT.KMTR.WI.Y.0004.180301T1000Z-180302T0600Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
North Bay Interior Valleys-North Bay Mountains-
San Francisco Bay Shoreline-San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
East Bay Interior Valleys-
Including the cities of San Francisco, Tamalpais-Homestead, 
Sausalito, Santa Rosa, South Santa Rosa, Napa, San Rafael, 
Petaluma, Novato, Rohnert Park, Angwin, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, 
Woodacre, Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, Daly City, Berkeley, 
Pacifica, Concord, Antioch, Livermore, Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, 
Pittsburg, and San Ramon
1051 AM PST Wed Feb 28 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY...

The Wind Advisory is now in effect from 2 AM to 10 PM PST
Thursday. 

* LOCATION: North Bay and the San Francisco Bay Region

* TIMING: 2 AM to 10 PM Thursday

* WINDS: Wind from the south of 15 to 30 mph with local gusts in
  excess of 45 mph. Highest wind speeds will occur in higher 
  elevation locations, especially ridge tops and peaks.

* IMPACTS...Blowing debris, difficult driving conditions for high
  profile vehicles, and potential for downed trees and powerlines.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ511-512-517-518-529-530-010600-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0004.180301T1500Z-180302T0600Z/
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-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
Including the cities of Blackhawk, Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, 
Day Valley, Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Live Oak, Seaside, Monterey,
and Marina
1051 AM PST Wed Feb 28 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM PST
THURSDAY...

a Wind Advisory remains in effect from 7 AM to 10 PM PST
Thursday. 

* LOCATION: Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Monterey and San Benito 
  counties. 

* TIMING: 7 AM to 10 PM Thursday

* WINDS: Wind from the south of 15 to 30 mph with local gusts in
  excess of 45 mph. Highest wind speeds will occur in higher 
  elevation locations, especially ridge tops and peaks.

* IMPACTS...Blowing debris, difficult driving conditions for high
  profile vehicles, and potential for downed trees and powerlines.

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.

&&

$$
186 
WWUS76 KMTR 010544
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
944 PM PST Wed Feb 28 2018


CAZ006-505>510-011800-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0004.180301T1000Z-180302T0600Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
North Bay Interior Valleys-North Bay Mountains-
San Francisco Bay Shoreline-San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
East Bay Interior Valleys-
Including the cities of San Francisco, Tamalpais-Homestead, 
Sausalito, Santa Rosa, South Santa Rosa, Napa, San Rafael, 
Petaluma, Novato, Rohnert Park, Angwin, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, 
Woodacre, Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, Daly City, Berkeley, 
Pacifica, Concord, Antioch, Livermore, Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, 
Pittsburg, and San Ramon
944 PM PST Wed Feb 28 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 PM PST
THURSDAY...

a Wind Advisory remains in effect from 2 AM to 10 PM PST
Thursday. 

* LOCATION: North Bay and the San Francisco Bay Region

* TIMING: 2 AM to 10 PM Thursday

* WINDS: Wind from the south of 15 to 30 mph with local gusts in 
  excess of 45 mph. Highest wind speeds will occur in higher 
  elevation locations, especially ridge tops and peaks. 

* IMPACTS...Blowing debris, difficult driving conditions for 
  high profile vehicles, and potential for downed trees and 
  powerlines. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ511-512-517-518-529-530-011800-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0004.180301T1500Z-180302T0600Z/
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-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
Including the cities of Blackhawk, Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, 
Day Valley, Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Live Oak, Seaside, Monterey,
and Marina
944 PM PST Wed Feb 28 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM PST
THURSDAY...

a Wind Advisory remains in effect from 7 AM to 10 PM PST
Thursday. 

* LOCATION: Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Monterey and San Benito 
  counties. 

* TIMING: 7 AM to 10 PM Thursday

* WINDS: Wind from the south of 15 to 30 mph with local gusts in 
  excess of 45 mph. Highest wind speeds will occur in higher 
  elevation locations, especially ridge tops and peaks. 

* IMPACTS...Blowing debris, difficult driving conditions for 
  high profile vehicles, and potential for downed trees and 
  powerlines. 

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.

&&

$$
354 
WWUS76 KMTR 012029
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
1229 PM PST Thu Mar 1 2018

...Very gusty winds impacting Bay Area Higher Terrain...

.A passing storm system will produce gusty winds around the Bay
Area through this evening. Winds will be strongest over the higher
terrain, ridges and mountain peaks. Breezy to occasionally gusty 
winds will be possible over lower terrain.

CAZ006-505-506-508>510-529-530-012130-
/O.CAN.KMTR.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180302T0600Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
North Bay Interior Valleys-San Francisco Bay Shoreline-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-East Bay Interior Valleys-
Northern Monterey Bay-Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
Including the cities of San Francisco, Tamalpais-Homestead, 
Sausalito, Santa Rosa, South Santa Rosa, Napa, San Rafael, 
Petaluma, Novato, Rohnert Park, Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, 
Daly City, Berkeley, Pacifica, Concord, Antioch, Livermore, 
Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, Pittsburg, San Ramon, Santa Cruz, 
Watsonville, Live Oak, Seaside, Monterey, and Marina
1229 PM PST Thu Mar 1 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Gusty will still be possible through this evening, but not strong
enough to warrant a Wind Advisory.

$$

CAZ507-511-512-517-518-020600-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180302T0600Z/
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
1229 PM PST Thu Mar 1 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 10 PM PST this evening. 

* LOCATION: Higher elevations around the Bay Area, generally 1,000
  feet and above. 

* TIMING: through 10 PM Thursday

* WINDS: Wind from the south of 15 to 30 mph with local gusts in 
  excess of 45 mph. Highest wind speeds will occur in higher 
  elevation locations, especially ridge tops and peaks. 

* IMPACTS...Blowing debris, difficult driving conditions for 
  high profile vehicles, and potential for downed trees and 
  powerlines. 

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.

&&

$$
286 
WWUS76 KMTR 020554
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
954 PM PST Thu Mar 1 2018


CAZ507-511-512-517-518-020700-
/O.EXP.KMTR.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180302T0600Z/
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 Thu Mar 1 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Winds will steadily decrease overnight. The Wind Advisory will 
expire at 10 PM PST this evening.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 28, 2:44 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMTR4 days

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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.