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High Wind Warning 8, NWS San Diego, CA

November 7, 20184 counties in California

NWS San Diego, CA issued this high wind warning at Nov 7, 2018, 12:42 PM PST for 4 counties in California. It took effect at Nov 8, 2018, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 32 hr. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Nov 7, 2018, 12:42 PM PST (20:42 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 8, 2018, 10:00 AM PST
Expired
Nov 9, 2018, 6:00 PM PST
In force
32 hr
Issued by
NWS San Diego, CA

Counties Orange County, CA, Riverside County, CA, San Bernardino County, CA, San Diego County, CA

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Nov 8, 12:45 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 655 Ssw Crestline, CAMESONET STATION F0494, CSU SAN BERNARDINO.
Nov 8, 6:51 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 748 Ne Tustin, CAMESONET STATION FRCC1, FREMONT CANYON.
Nov 8, 7:25 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 432 W Irvine, CAASOS STATION SNA, JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 12:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 124 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 12:00Z on 2018-11-07Temperature 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, San Diego, CA at 12:00Z on 2018-11-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 1 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
615 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
37 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
1 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
24 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

599 
WWUS76 KSGX 072042
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1242 PM PST Wed Nov 7 2018

...STRONG WINDS IN THE SAN BERNARDINO MOUNTAINS...THE CAJON
PASS...THE INLAND EMPIRE...AND MOST OF ORANGE COUNTY THURSDAY
AND FRIDAY...

CAZ048-055-057-554-080600-
/O.NEW.KSGX.HW.W.0008.181108T1800Z-181110T0600Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
San Bernardino County Mountains-Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-
Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, 
Moreno Valley, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, Crestline, 
Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, 
Wrightwood, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Garden Grove, Orange, Fullerton, 
and Mission Viejo
1242 PM PST Wed Nov 7 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 10 PM PST
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a High Wind
Warning...which is in effect from 10 AM Thursday to 10 PM PST
Friday. 

* Winds...Strong northeast winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 65
  mph will surface in the San Bernardino Mountains and passes, the
  Inland Empire, and most of Orange County. 

* Locations...Below the Cajon Pass including San Bernardino,
  Rialto, Fontana, and Rancho Cucamonga. In Orange County the
  cities of Tustin, Irvine, Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, and San
  Clemente will be affected. The strongest winds will be in the
  Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills at Fremont Canyon and
  Pleasants Peak where gusts to 65 mph are possible.

* Impacts...Hazardous driving conditions. Strong cross winds.
  Downed trees and power lines.  

* Outlook...Another moderately strong Santa Ana event Sunday
  afternoon through Monday. 

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.

&&

$$

Moede
5 follow-up statements
488 
WWUS76 KSGX 081131
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
331 AM PST Thu Nov 8 2018

...PERIODS OF STRONG GUSTY SANTA ANA WINDS FOR TODAY THROUGH
FRIDAY...

.Strong and gusty Santa Ana winds will develop below the Cajon 
Pass into portions of Orange County this morning, then develop 
southward into San Diego County later in the day and this evening.
The strongest and most widespread winds are expected for tonight 
through Friday morning, then diminishing late Friday and Friday 
evening.

CAZ050-056-058-065-082230-
/O.EXB.KSGX.HW.W.0008.181109T0800Z-181110T0200Z/
San Diego County Valleys-Riverside County Mountains-
San Diego County Mountains-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Escondido, Poway, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, 
Julian, Pine Valley, and Banning
331 AM PST Thu Nov 8 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM PST
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a High Wind
Warning...which is in effect from midnight tonight to 6 PM PST
Friday. 

* Winds...Areas of north to northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with
  gusts to 35 mph will develop in the mountains for this
  afternoon. The winds will strengthen tonight and expand into the
  valleys for late tonight and Friday with the strongest and most
  widespread winds expected for late tonight into Friday morning
  with areas of northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
  Isolated gusts to 65 mph are possible near the Banning Pass and
  near the ridge tops of the San Diego County mountains. 

* Impacts...Hazardous driving conditions. Strong cross winds. 
  Downed trees and power lines. 

* Outlook...Another moderately strong Santa Ana event Sunday 
  afternoon through Monday. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ048-055-057-554-082230-
/O.EXT.KSGX.HW.W.0008.181108T1800Z-181110T0200Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
San Bernardino County Mountains-Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-
Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, 
Moreno Valley, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, Crestline, 
Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Santa Ana, 
Anaheim, Garden Grove, Orange, Fullerton, and Mission Viejo
331 AM PST Thu Nov 8 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM PST FRIDAY...

* Winds...Areas of north to northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with
  gusts to 50 mph will develop this morning below the Cajon Pass
  into Orange County. The winds will strengthen tonight with the
  strongest and most widespread winds expected for late tonight
  into Friday morning with areas of northeast winds 25 to 35 mph
  with gusts to 55 mph. Isolated gusts to 65 mph are possible
  below passes and canyons and near the coastal foothills of the
  Santa Ana Mountains.

* Visibility...Areas of blowing dust will sharply reduce
  visibility at times, mainly below the Cajon Pass and near the
  foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains.

* Impacts...Hazardous driving conditions. Strong cross winds. 
  Downed trees and power lines. 

* Outlook...Another moderately strong Santa Ana event Sunday 
  afternoon through Monday. 

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.

&&

$$

17
154 
WWUS76 KSGX 082201
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
201 PM PST Thu Nov 8 2018

...STRONG GUSTY SANTA ANA WINDS THROUGH FRIDAY...

.Strong and gusty Santa Ana winds will continue in the mountains,
foothills and valleys through Friday afternoon. The winds will
diminish Friday evening.

CAZ048-055-057-554-090615-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-181110T0200Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
San Bernardino County Mountains-Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-
Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, 
Moreno Valley, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, Crestline, 
Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Santa Ana, 
Anaheim, Garden Grove, Orange, Fullerton, and Mission Viejo
201 PM PST Thu Nov 8 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST FRIDAY...

* Winds...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts from 45 to 55
  mph below the Cajon Pass and into Orange County. Isolated gusts
  to 65 mph are possible in the Santa Ana Mountains.

* Visibility...Areas of blowing dust will reduce visibility at 
  times, mainly below the Cajon Pass and near the foothills of the
  Santa Ana Mountains. 

* Impacts...Hazardous driving conditions. Strong cross winds. 
  Downed trees and power lines. 

* Outlook...Another moderately strong Santa Ana event Sunday 
  afternoon through Monday. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ050-056-058-065-090615-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0008.181109T0800Z-181110T0200Z/
San Diego County Valleys-Riverside County Mountains-
San Diego County Mountains-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Escondido, Poway, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, 
Julian, Pine Valley, and Banning
201 PM PST Thu Nov 8 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 PM PST FRIDAY...

* Winds...Areas of north to northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with
  gusts to 55 mph through Friday, with the strongest and most
  widespread winds late tonight into Friday morning. Isolated 
  gusts to 65 mph are possible near the Banning Pass and near the 
  ridge tops of the San Diego County mountains. 

* Impacts...Hazardous driving conditions. Strong cross winds. 
  Downed trees and power lines. 

* Outlook...Another moderately strong Santa Ana event Sunday 
  afternoon through Monday. 

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.

&&

$$

Moede
159 
WWUS76 KSGX 090515
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
915 PM PST Thu Nov 8 2018

...STRONG SANTA ANA WINDS THROUGH FRIDAY...

.Strong and gusty Santa Ana winds will continue in the mountains,
foothills and valleys through Friday afternoon. The winds will
diminish Friday evening.

CAZ048-055-057-554-091400-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-181110T0200Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
San Bernardino County Mountains-Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-
Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, 
Moreno Valley, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, Crestline, 
Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Santa Ana, 
Anaheim, Garden Grove, Orange, Fullerton, and Mission Viejo
915 PM PST Thu Nov 8 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST FRIDAY...

* Winds...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  below the Cajon Pass and into Orange County. Isolated gusts to 
  65 mph are possible in the Santa Ana Mountains. 

* Visibility...Areas of blowing dust will reduce visibility at 
  times, mainly below the Cajon Pass and near the foothills of 
  the Santa Ana Mountains. 

* Impacts...Hazardous driving conditions. Strong cross winds. 
  Downed trees and power lines. 

* Outlook...Another moderately strong Santa Ana event Sunday 
  afternoon through Monday. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ050-056-058-065-091400-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0008.181109T0800Z-181110T0200Z/
San Diego County Valleys-Riverside County Mountains-
San Diego County Mountains-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Escondido, Poway, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, 
Julian, Pine Valley, and Banning
915 PM PST Thu Nov 8 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST FRIDAY...

* Winds...Areas of north to northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with 
  gusts to 55 mph through Friday, with the strongest and most 
  widespread winds late tonight into Friday morning. Isolated 
  gusts to 65 mph are possible near the Banning Pass and near 
  the ridge tops of the San Diego County mountains. 

* Impacts...Hazardous driving conditions. Strong cross winds. 
  Downed trees and power lines. 

* Outlook...Another moderately strong Santa Ana event Sunday 
  afternoon through Monday. 

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.

&&

$$

jmb
929 
WWUS76 KSGX 091000
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
200 AM PST Fri Nov 9 2018

...STRONG SANTA ANA WINDS TODAY...
...FROST ADVISORY FOR THE HIGH DESERTS...

.Strong and gusty Santa Ana winds will continue in the mountains,
foothills and some valleys today...diminishing this evening.

.Light winds, clear skies, and very dry air will allow overnight 
lows to fall to around 30 degrees in the high desert areas 
tonight and again Saturday night.


CAZ048-055-057-554-092200-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-181110T0200Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
San Bernardino County Mountains-Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-
Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, 
Moreno Valley, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, Crestline, 
Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Santa Ana, 
Anaheim, Garden Grove, Orange, Fullerton, and Mission Viejo
200 AM PST Fri Nov 9 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* Winds...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  below the Cajon Pass and into Orange County. Isolated gusts to 
  65 mph are possible in the Santa Ana Mountains. 

* Visibility...Areas of blowing dust will reduce visibility at 
  times, mainly below the Cajon Pass and near the foothills of 
  the Santa Ana Mountains. 

* Impacts...Hazardous driving conditions. Strong cross winds. 
  Downed trees and power lines. 

* Outlook...Another moderately strong Santa Ana event Sunday 
  afternoon through Monday. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ050-056-058-065-092200-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-181110T0200Z/
San Diego County Valleys-Riverside County Mountains-
San Diego County Mountains-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Escondido, Poway, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, 
Julian, Pine Valley, and Banning
200 AM PST Fri Nov 9 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* Winds...Areas of north to northeast winds 20 to 35 mph with 
  gusts to 50 mph through Friday, with the strongest and most 
  widespread winds this morning. Isolated gusts near 60 mph are 
  possible below passes and wind-prone canyons.
 
* Impacts...Hazardous driving conditions. Strong cross winds. 
  Downed trees and power lines. 

* Outlook...Another moderately strong Santa Ana event Sunday 
  afternoon through Monday. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ060-092200-
/O.NEW.KSGX.FR.Y.0007.181110T0800Z-181111T1600Z/
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
Including the cities of Victorville, Hesperia, and Apple Valley
200 AM PST Fri Nov 9 2018

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM PST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Frost
Advisory...which is in effect from midnight tonight to 8 AM PST
Sunday. 

* Location...High deserts of San Bernardino County.

* Duration...Midnight to 8 AM PST Today through Sunday morning 

* Temperature...28 to 33 degrees.

* Impacts...Sensitive plants and crops may be damaged or killed

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Frost Advisory means that widespread temperatures near freezing
are expected. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left 
uncovered.

&&

$$

10
430 
WWUS76 KSGX 092101
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
101 PM PST Fri Nov 9 2018

...STRONG SANTA ANA WINDS THIS AFTERNOON... 
...FROST ADVISORY FOR THE HIGH DESERTS...

.Strong and gusty Santa Ana winds will continue in the mountains,
foothills and some valleys through this afternoon. The winds will
diminish this evening. 

.Light winds, clear skies, and very dry air will allow overnight
lows to fall to the upper 20s to mid 30s across the high desert 
areas tonight and again Saturday night.

CAZ048-055-057-554-100200-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-181110T0200Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
San Bernardino County Mountains-Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-
Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, 
Moreno Valley, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, Crestline, 
Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Santa Ana, 
Anaheim, Garden Grove, Orange, Fullerton, and Mission Viejo
101 PM PST Fri Nov 9 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* Winds...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  below the Cajon Pass and into Orange County.

* Visibility...Areas of blowing dust will reduce visibility at 
  times, mainly below the Cajon Pass and near the foothills of 
  the Santa Ana Mountains. 

* Impacts...Hazardous driving conditions. Strong cross winds. 
  Downed trees and power lines. 

* Outlook...Another moderately strong Santa Ana event is expected
  Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ050-056-058-065-100200-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-181110T0200Z/
San Diego County Valleys-Riverside County Mountains-
San Diego County Mountains-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Escondido, Poway, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, 
Julian, Pine Valley, and Banning
101 PM PST Fri Nov 9 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* Winds...Areas of north to northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with
  gusts to 50 mph this afternoon. Winds will diminish this 
  evening. 

* Impacts...Hazardous driving conditions. Strong cross winds. 
  Downed trees and power lines. 

* Outlook...Another moderately strong Santa Ana event is expected
  Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ060-100515-
/O.CON.KSGX.FR.Y.0007.181110T0800Z-181111T1600Z/
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
Including the cities of Victorville, Hesperia, and Apple Valley
101 PM PST Fri Nov 9 2018

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM
PST SUNDAY...

* Location...High deserts of San Bernardino County.

* Duration...Tonight and early Saturday morning and again Saturday
  night and early Sunday morning. 

* Temperature...28 to 35 degrees.

* Impacts...Sensitive plants and crops may be damaged or killed. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Frost Advisory means that widespread temperatures near freezing
are expected. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left
uncovered.

&&

$$

Moreland/Moede

The office that day

Everything else NWS San Diego, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 7, 9:52 AM PSTRed Flag WarningSGXOrange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego60 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive.