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Wind Advisory 21, NWS San Diego, CA

November 26, 2020Orange County, California

NWS San Diego, CA issued this wind advisory at Nov 26, 2020, 10:02 AM PST for Orange County, California. It took effect at Nov 26, 2020, 4:00 PM PST. It was in force for 21 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 26, 2020, 10:02 AM PST (18:02 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 26, 2020, 4:00 PM PST
Expired
Nov 27, 2020, 12:48 PM PST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS San Diego, CA

County Orange County, CA

The radar

The Santa Ana Mts radar (KSOX), 20 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:09 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

San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 12:00Z, 6.0 hours before the alert went out and 111 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 2020-11-26Temperature 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, San Diego, CA at 12:00Z on 2020-11-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 33 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
952 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
39 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
33 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
66 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

427 
WWUS76 KSGX 261802
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
1002 AM PST Thu Nov 26 2020

CAZ048-055>057-065-554-270600-
/O.NEW.KSGX.HW.W.0009.201127T0000Z-201127T2300Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains-
Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
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, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Banning, Desert Hot Springs, 
Santa Ana, Anaheim, Garden Grove, Orange, Fullerton, 
and Mission Viejo
1002 AM PST Thu Nov 26 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 PM
PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 65 to 75 mph
  expected in Santa Ana wind-prone areas.

* WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland
  Empire, San Bernardino County Mountains, Riverside County
  Mountains, Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills, San Gorgonio Pass
  Near Banning and Orange County Inland Areas. Strongest winds
  near the coastal foothills and below the passes and canyons. 

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 3 PM PST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gust potential is from late
  evening into Friday morning. Winds will weaken through the day
  on Friday but remain gusty in Santa Ana wind-prone areas.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ552-270600-
/O.NEW.KSGX.WI.Y.0021.201127T0000Z-201127T2300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
Including the cities of Huntington Beach and Costa Mesa
1002 AM PST Thu Nov 26 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 PM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 3 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected overnight into
  Friday morning.  

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
3 follow-up statements
109 
WWUS76 KSGX 270551
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
951 PM PST Thu Nov 26 2020

CAZ048-055>057-065-554-271400-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-201127T2300Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains-
Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
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, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Banning, Desert Hot Springs, 
Santa Ana, Anaheim, Garden Grove, Orange, Fullerton, 
and Mission Viejo
951 PM PST Thu Nov 26 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 65 to 75 mph 
  expected in Santa Ana wind-prone areas.

* WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland 
  Empire, San Bernardino County Mountains, Riverside County 
  Mountains, Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills, San Gorgonio 
  Pass Near Banning and Orange County Inland Areas. Strongest 
  winds near the coastal foothills and below the passes and 
  canyons.

* WHEN...Through 3 PM PST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gust potential is from 
  late evening into Friday morning. Winds will weaken through 
  the day on Friday but remain gusty in Santa Ana wind-prone 
  areas.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ552-271400-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201127T2300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
Including the cities of Huntington Beach and Costa Mesa
951 PM PST Thu Nov 26 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...Through 3 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected overnight 
  into Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Maxwell
247 
WWUS76 KSGX 271002
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
202 AM PST Fri Nov 27 2020

CAZ048-055>057-065-554-272245-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-201127T2300Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains-
Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
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, 
Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Banning, Desert Hot Springs, Santa Ana, 
Anaheim, Garden Grove, Orange, and Mission Viejo
202 AM PST Fri Nov 27 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
  Isolated gusts to 70 mph, mainly near and below the Cajon Pass
  and in the coastal foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains.

* WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas, San Gorgonio Pass Near 
  Banning, Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills, Riverside County 
  Mountains, San Bernardino County Mountains and San Bernardino 
  and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be through early
  this morning.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ552-272245-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201127T2300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
Including the cities of Huntington Beach and Costa Mesa
202 AM PST Fri Nov 27 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be early this
  morning.

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

17
094 
WWUS76 KSGX 272048
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
1248 PM PST Fri Nov 27 2020

CAZ048-055>057-065-554-272200-
/O.CAN.KSGX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-201127T2300Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains-
Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Orange County Inland Areas-
1248 PM PST Fri Nov 27 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have decreased below criteria for High Wind, so the Warning
has been cancelled. Areas of gusty northeast winds of 20 to 30 
MPH with local gusts 45 to 50 MPH around midday will slowly 
decrease for the remainder of the afternoon.

$$

CAZ552-272200-
/O.CAN.KSGX.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201127T2300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
1248 PM PST Fri Nov 27 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have decreased below Advisory criteria and are beginning to
turn back onshore so the Advisory has been cancelled. 

$$

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 26, 10:02 AM PSTHigh Wind WarningSGXOrange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego27 hr
Nov 26, 10:41 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySGX23 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.