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High Wind Warning 10, NWS Los Angeles, CA

February 20, 2021

NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this high wind warning at Feb 20, 2021, 5:27 PM PST. It was in force for 4 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 20, 2021, 5:27 PM PST (01:27 UTC)
Expired
Feb 20, 2021, 9:00 PM PST
In force
4 hr
Issued by
NWS Los Angeles, CA

The text

As transmitted.

004 
WWUS76 KLOX 210127
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
527 PM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

CAZ053-054-210500-
/O.UPG.KLOX.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210221T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.HW.W.0010.210221T0127Z-210221T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0024.210221T0500Z-210221T2300Z/
Ventura County Mountains-
Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa Monica Range-
Including the cities of Lockwood Valley, Mount Pinos, Acton, 
Mount Wilson, and Sandberg
527 PM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest to north winds 25 to
  40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, northeast
  winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Ventura County Mountains and Los Angeles County 
  Mountains excluding the Santa Monica Range.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM PST this evening. 
  For the Wind Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 3 PM PST 
  Sunday.

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

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.

&&

$$

CAZ548-210500-
/O.EXA.KLOX.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210221T1100Z/
Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley-
Including the cities of Pasadena, San Gabriel, and Pomona
527 PM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph
  expected. Isolated gusts to 50 mph in the foothills.

* WHERE...San Gabriel Valley.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles. Roadways may be affected by gusty
  cross winds. This includes the 10, 57, 60, 210, 605, and 710 
  freeways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ039-210500-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210221T1100Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-
Including the cities of Santa Barbara, Montecito, and Carpinteria
527 PM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County South Coast. Strongest in the 
  foothills and canyons.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Roadways may be affected by gusty 
  cross winds. This includes Highways 101, 154 and 192.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ052-210500-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210221T1100Z/
Santa Barbara County Mountains-
Including the cities of San Marcos Pass, 
San Rafael Wilderness Area, and Dick Smith Wilderness Area
527 PM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North to northeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 
  mph expected. Isolated gusts to 55 mph are possible.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Mountains. Strongest in the Santa 
  Ynez Range.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and 
  make driving difficult, especially for drivers of high profile 
  vehicles. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result. This includes Highways 154, as well as the 
  Gaviota and San Marcos Passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ059-210500-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210221T0500Z/
Antelope Valley-
Including the cities of Lancaster and Palmdale
527 PM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Antelope Valley.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and reduced visibility from blowing dust 
  will make driving difficult. Roadways may be affected by gusty 
  cross winds. This includes Highways 14 and 138, especially 
  near the foothills. 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.

&&

$$

CAZ088-210500-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210221T2300Z/
Santa Clarita Valley-
Including the cities of Santa Clarita, Newhall, and Valencia
527 PM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest to north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 
  mph expected today, becoming north to northeast late this 
  evening through Sunday. Isolated gusts to 55 mph are possible.

* WHERE...Santa Clarita Valley.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. This includes Interstate 5 and 
  Highways 14 and 126. 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.

&&

$$

CAZ547-210500-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210221T2300Z/
Los Angeles County San Fernando Valley-
Including the cities of Woodland Hills, Northridge, Burbank, 
and Universal City
527 PM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected today, becoming north to northeast late this evening 
  and Sunday.

* WHERE...San Fernando Valley.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and
  make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
  This includes Interstate 5 and the 101, 118, 170, 210, and 405
  freeways. 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.

&&

$$

CAZ044>046-210500-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210221T2300Z/
Ventura County Interior Valleys-Ventura County Coastal Valleys-
Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-
Including the cities of Santa Paula, Fillmore, Ojai, Piru, 
Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Moorpark, and Newbury Park
527 PM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

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

* WHAT...North to northeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 
  45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Ventura County Interior Valleys, Ventura County 
  Coastal Valleys and Santa Monica Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Roadways may be affected by gusty 
  cross winds. This includes the 23, 101, and 118 freeways and 
  Kanan, Malibu Canyon, Topanga, and Decker Canyon Roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ041-210500-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210221T2300Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Including the cities of Malibu, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, 
Hollywood, and Long Beach
527 PM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

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

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 
  40 mph.

* WHERE...Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los 
  Angeles. Strongest west of the 405 freeway.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. This includes Highway 101 from 
  Malibu through West Los Angeles and the southern part of Long 
  Beach, including the 405 freeway.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Hall
1 follow-up statement
579 
WWUS76 KLOX 210459
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
859 PM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

CAZ053-054-211300-
/O.EXP.KLOX.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210221T0500Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0024.210221T0500Z-210221T2300Z/
Ventura County Mountains-
Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa Monica Range-
Including the cities of Lockwood Valley, Mount Pinos, Acton, 
Mount Wilson, and Sandberg
859 PM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST SUNDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North to northeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 55
  mph expected. Isolated gusts to 60 mph are possible.

* WHERE...Ventura County Mountains and Los Angeles County 
  Mountains excluding the Santa Monica Range.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages
  may result. Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles. Roadways may be affected by gusty
  cross winds. This includes Highway 33 in Ventura County as well
  as Interstate 5 and Highway 14 in Los Angeles County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ059-210600-
/O.EXP.KLOX.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210221T0500Z/
Antelope Valley-
Including the cities of Lancaster and Palmdale
859 PM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Wind are diminishing and the wind advisory will be allowed to
expire.

$$

CAZ040-211300-
/O.EXB.KLOX.WI.Y.0024.210221T1600Z-210221T2300Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Including the cities of Ventura, Oxnard, and Camarillo
859 PM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 3 PM PST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Ventura County Coast.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 3 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages
  may result. Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles. Roadways may be affected by gusty
  cross winds. This includes Highway 101 and Pacific Coast 
  Highway.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ039-211100-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210221T1100Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-
Including the cities of Santa Barbara, Montecito, and Carpinteria
859 PM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County South Coast. Strongest in the 
  foothills and canyons.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Roadways may be affected by gusty 
  cross winds. This includes Highways 101, 154 and 192.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ052-211100-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210221T1100Z/
Santa Barbara County Mountains-
Including the cities of San Marcos Pass, 
San Rafael Wilderness Area, and Dick Smith Wilderness Area
859 PM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North to northeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 
  mph expected. Isolated gusts to 55 mph are possible.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Mountains. Strongest in the Santa 
  Ynez Range.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and 
  make driving difficult, especially for drivers of high profile 
  vehicles. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result. This includes Highways 154, as well as the 
  Gaviota and San Marcos Passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ088-211300-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210221T2300Z/
Santa Clarita Valley-
Including the cities of Santa Clarita, Newhall, and Valencia
859 PM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

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

* WHAT...North to northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50
  mph expected. Isolated gusts to 55 mph are possible.

* WHERE...Santa Clarita Valley.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. This includes Interstate 5 and 
  Highways 14 and 126. 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.

&&

$$

CAZ547-211300-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210221T2300Z/
Los Angeles County San Fernando Valley-
Including the cities of Woodland Hills, Northridge, Burbank, 
and Universal City
859 PM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

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

* WHAT...North to northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45
  mph expected.

* WHERE...San Fernando Valley.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and 
  make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 
  This includes Interstate 5 and the 101, 118, 170, 210, and 405 
  freeways. 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.

&&

$$

CAZ044>046-211300-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210221T2300Z/
Ventura County Interior Valleys-Ventura County Coastal Valleys-
Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-
Including the cities of Santa Paula, Fillmore, Ojai, Piru, 
Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Moorpark, and Newbury Park
859 PM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

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

* WHAT...North to northeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 
  45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Ventura County Interior Valleys, Ventura County 
  Coastal Valleys and Santa Monica Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Roadways may be affected by gusty 
  cross winds. This includes the 23, 101, and 118 freeways and 
  Kanan, Malibu Canyon, Topanga, and Decker Canyon Roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ041-211300-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210221T2300Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Including the cities of Malibu, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, 
Hollywood, and Long Beach
859 PM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

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

* WHAT...North ton northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to
  40 mph.

* WHERE...Los Angeles County Coast from Malibu to the Hollywood
  Hills.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles. This includes Highway 1 from Malibu
  through West Los Angeles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ548-211100-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210221T1100Z/
Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley-
Including the cities of Pasadena, San Gabriel, and Pomona
859 PM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North to northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 
  40 mph expected.

* WHERE...San Gabriel Valley.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles. Roadways may be affected by gusty
  cross winds. This includes the 57, 210, and 605 freeways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Hall

The office that day

Everything else NWS Los Angeles, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 20, 5:27 PM PSTWind AdvisoryLOX45 hr
Feb 20, 9:07 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryLOX18 hr
Feb 21, 2:45 AM PSTHigh Surf AdvisoryLOX18 hr

Nearby

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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.