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High Wind Warning 8, NWS San Diego, CA

November 8, 2020San Diego County, California

NWS San Diego, CA issued this high wind warning at Nov 8, 2020, 8:42 AM PST for San Diego County, California. It was in force for 13 hr. 4 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 8, 2020, 8:42 AM PST (16:42 UTC)
Expired
Nov 8, 2020, 10:00 PM PST
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS San Diego, CA

County San Diego County, CA

The radar

The San Diego radar (KNKX), 28 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:46 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Nov 8, 1:27 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG8 Se Palomar Mountain, CATREE BLOCKING BOTH LANES OF THE ROAD ON HWY 76 AND GRADE RD. WEATHER OBS NEAR LAKE HENSHAW REPORT WIND GUSTS OF 38-39 MPH WITH SUSTAINED WINDS OF 28-29 MPH OUT OF THE SOUTHWEST FROM 1:10 PM UNTIL 1:30 PM.
Nov 8, 1:28 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG7 Nnw Santa Ysabel, CATREE, APPROXIMATELY 14 INCHES IN DIAMETER BLOCKING ROAD COMPLETELY AT HWY 76/HWY 79 INTERCHANGE. WEATHER OBS NEAR LAKE HENSHAW REPORT WIND GUSTS OF 38-39 MPH WITH SUSTAINED WINDS OF 28-29 MPH OUT OF THE SOUTHWEST FROM 1:10 PM UNTIL 1:30 PM.
Nov 8, 4:00 PM PSTSNOW 52 N Mt Laguna, CASOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF STORM TOTAL SNOW OF 3-5 INCHES AT MONUMENT PEAK AS OF 4 PM. ELEVATION 6260 FT.
Nov 8, 6:30 PM PSTSNOW 41 Wnw Palomar Mountain, CASOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF STORM TOTAL SNOW OF 4 INCHES AT PALOMAR MOUNTAIN AS OF 630 PM. ELEVATION 5400 FT.

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, 4.7 hours before the alert went out and 47 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 2020-11-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 45 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2020-11-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 28 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
45 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-8 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
844 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
70 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
28 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
138 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

977 
WWUS76 KSGX 081642
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
842 AM PST Sun Nov 8 2020

CAZ058-062-090045-
/O.UPG.KSGX.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-201109T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSGX.HW.W.0008.201108T1642Z-201109T0600Z/
San Diego County Mountains-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Julian, Pine Valley, and Borrego Springs
842 AM PST Sun Nov 8 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 65. Stronger wind 
  gusts to 75 MPH or more possible over the windier mountain 
  crests onto the desert slopes. 

* WHERE...San Diego County Mountain crests into the San Diego 
  County Deserts.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is an update of the Wind Advisory
  which was in effect earlier.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ060-090045-
/O.CON.KSGX.FZ.W.0003.201109T0900Z-201109T1600Z/
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-201109T0600Z/
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
Including the cities of Victorville, Hesperia, and Apple Valley
842 AM PST Sun Nov 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low
  as 24 expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 mph
  with gusts to 40 mph. Isolated gusts 60 mph near the foothills
  this afternoon. 

* WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 8 AM PST Monday. 
  For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing

&&

$$

CAZ061-065-090045-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-201109T0600Z/
Coachella Valley-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, 
Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, Coachella, Banning, 
and Desert Hot Springs
842 AM PST Sun Nov 8 2020

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

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph
  expected. Isolated gusts to 70 mph possible on rural desert
  mountain slopes and near the pass.

* WHERE...Coachella Valley, San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning,
  Riverside County Mountains.

* WHEN...Through 10 PM PST today.

* IMPACTS...Blowing dust will occur across the deserts.  
  Motorists should be alert for sudden restrictions in visibility.
  Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs 
  could be blown down and a few power outages may result.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ043-050-552-090045-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-201109T0600Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-San Diego County Valleys-
Orange County Coastal Areas-
Including the cities of Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Chula Vista, 
National City, San Diego, Escondido, El Cajon, San Marcos, 
La Mesa, Santee, Poway, Huntington Beach, and Costa Mesa
842 AM PST Sun Nov 8 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Gusts to 
  45 mph possible in heavier showers.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas, San Diego County 
  Valleys, Orange County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...Through 10 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs and palm fronds could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/sandiego
2 follow-up statements
546 
WWUS76 KSGX 082100
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
100 PM PST Sun Nov 8 2020

CAZ060-090600-
/O.NEW.KSGX.FZ.W.0004.201110T0800Z-201110T1500Z/
/O.CON.KSGX.FZ.W.0003.201109T0900Z-201109T1600Z/
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-201109T0600Z/
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
Including the cities of Victorville, Hesperia, and Apple Valley
100 PM PST Sun Nov 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT TONIGHT AND MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low
  as 25 expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 mph
  with gusts 45 mph. Local gusts to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, late tonight and again Monday
  night. For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing

&&

$$

CAZ058-062-090600-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-201109T0600Z/
San Diego County Mountains-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Julian, Pine Valley, and Borrego Springs
100 PM PST Sun Nov 8 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 65. Stronger wind 
  gusts to 75 MPH or more possible over the windier mountain 
  crests onto the desert slopes.

* WHERE...San Diego County Mountain crests into the San Diego
  County deserts.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Damaging wind gusts are possible near the
  desert foothills, including the Borrego Valley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ061-065-090600-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-201109T0600Z/
Coachella Valley-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, 
Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, Coachella, Banning, 
and Desert Hot Springs
100 PM PST Sun Nov 8 2020

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

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 
  mph expected. Isolated gusts to 70 mph possible on rural 
  desert mountain slopes and near the pass.

* WHERE...Coachella Valley, San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning, 
  Riverside County Mountains.

* WHEN...Through 10 PM PST today.

* IMPACTS...Blowing dust will occur across the deserts. 
  Motorists should be alert for sudden restrictions in 
  visibility. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ043-050-552-090600-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-201109T0600Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-San Diego County Valleys-
Orange County Coastal Areas-
Including the cities of Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Chula Vista, 
National City, San Diego, Escondido, El Cajon, San Marcos, 
La Mesa, Santee, Poway, Huntington Beach, and Costa Mesa
100 PM PST Sun Nov 8 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Gusts to 
  45 mph possible in heavier showers.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas, San Diego County 
  Valleys, Orange County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...Through 10 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs and palm fronds could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/sandiego
827 
WWUS76 KSGX 090538
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
938 PM PST Sun Nov 8 2020

CAZ058-062-090645-
/O.EXP.KSGX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-201109T0600Z/
San Diego County Mountains-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Julian, Pine Valley, and Borrego Springs
938 PM PST Sun Nov 8 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Winds have decreased and will continue to weaken overnight. The
High Wind Warning will be allowed to expire at 10 PM. 

$$

CAZ060-091345-
/O.EXP.KSGX.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-201109T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSGX.FZ.W.0003.201109T0900Z-201109T1600Z/
/O.CON.KSGX.FZ.W.0004.201110T0800Z-201110T1500Z/
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
Including the cities of Victorville, Hesperia, and Apple Valley
938 PM PST Sun Nov 8 2020

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM PST
MONDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT MONDAY NIGHT TO
7 AM PST TUESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 degrees expected.
 
* WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 8 AM PST Monday and
  again from midnight Monday night to 7 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing

&&

$$

CAZ061-065-090645-
/O.EXP.KSGX.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-201109T0600Z/
Coachella Valley-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, 
Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, Coachella, Banning, 
and Desert Hot Springs
938 PM PST Sun Nov 8 2020

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

Winds have begun to decrease and will continue to weaken
overnight. The Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire at 10 PM.

$$

CAZ043-050-552-090645-
/O.EXP.KSGX.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-201109T0600Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-San Diego County Valleys-
Orange County Coastal Areas-
Including the cities of Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Chula Vista, 
National City, San Diego, Escondido, El Cajon, San Marcos, 
La Mesa, Santee, Poway, Huntington Beach, and Costa Mesa
938 PM PST Sun Nov 8 2020

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

Winds have begun to decrease and will continue to weaken
overnight. The Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire at 10 PM.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/sandiego

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 8, 3:39 AM PSTFreeze WarningSGXSan Bernardino28 hr
Nov 8, 1:00 PM PSTFreeze WarningSGXSan Bernardino43 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in California, 2020Every high wind warning in 2020

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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.