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High Wind Warning 3, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

December 12, 2021Monterey County, San Benito County, California

NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued this high wind warning at Dec 12, 2021, 11:55 AM PST for Monterey County, San Benito County, California. It took effect at Dec 13, 2021, 1:00 AM PST. It was in force for 21 hr. 6 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
Dec 12, 2021, 11:55 AM PST (19:55 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 13, 2021, 1:00 AM PST
Expired
Dec 13, 2021, 10:06 PM PST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Counties Monterey County, CA, San Benito County, CA

The radar

The San Francisco radar (KMUX), 103 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:58 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 13, 2:07 PM PSTFLOOD13 Sw Carmel Valley Vil, CAROCKS ON ROADWAY IN NB LANE OF SR1 NEAR BIXBY BRIDGE.
Dec 13, 2:18 PM PSTFLOOD1 Wsw Marina, CAROADWAY FLOODING IN FAR RIGHT LANE OF SR1 S DIRECTION NEAR IMJIN PARKWAY.
Dec 13, 5:12 PM PSTFLOOD6 Se Salinas, CAVEHICLE DROVE THROUGH FLOODED ROAD AND GOT STUCK, WATER COMING INTO VEHICLE. AT OLD STAGE ROAD AND ALISAL ROAD.
Dec 13, 6:54 PM PSTFLOOD2 S Hollister, CAROADWAY FLOODING AT UNION ROAD/ CIENEGA ROAD.
Dec 13, 7:56 PM PSTFLOOD1 Se Monterey, CAROADWAY FLOODING, SEVERAL FEET OF WATER AT FREMONT BOULEVARD, MONTEREY, CA.
Dec 13, 9:58 PM PSTFLOODUs101 N / San Juan Rd, CASMALL MUDSLIDE ON RIGHT HAND SIDE OF ROAD.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Oakland, CA (KOAK), launched 12:00Z, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 171 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 2021-12-12Temperature 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 2021-12-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 194 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
879 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
53 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
194 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
218 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

083 
WWUS76 KMTR 121955
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
1155 AM PST Sun Dec 12 2021

CAZ516>518-528-530-130700-
/O.UPG.KMTR.WI.Y.0014.211213T0900Z-211214T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.HW.W.0003.211213T0900Z-211214T0500Z/
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-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
Including the cities of Greenfield, King City, Salinas, Seaside, 
Monterey, and Marina
1155 AM PST Sun Dec 12 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 60 mph
  expected. Locally stronger over the higher peaks and ridges.

* WHERE...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 and Southern 
  Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 PM PST Monday. 

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread 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.

&&

$$

CAZ006-508>513-529-130700-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0014.211213T0000Z-211213T1500Z/
San Francisco-San Francisco Bay Shoreline-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-East Bay Interior Valleys-
East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range-Santa Cruz Mountains-
Santa Clara Valley Including San Jose-Northern Monterey Bay-
Including the cities of San Francisco, Oakland, Fremont, Hayward,
Daly City, Berkeley, Pacifica, Concord, Antioch, Livermore, 
Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, Pittsburg, San Ramon, Blackhawk, 
Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, Day Valley, San Jose, Santa Cruz, 
Watsonville, and Live Oak
1155 AM PST Sun Dec 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern California.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/mtr
6 follow-up statements
272 
WWUS76 KMTR 130625
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
1025 PM PST Sun Dec 12 2021

CAZ516>518-528-530-131400-
/O.CON.KMTR.HW.W.0003.211213T0900Z-211214T0500Z/
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-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
Including the cities of Greenfield, King City, Salinas, Seaside, 
Monterey, and Marina
1025 PM PST Sun Dec 12 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Mountains Of San Benito County and Interior Monterey 
  County Including Pinnacles National Park, Southern Salinas 
  Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio, Santa Lucia Mountains 
  and Los Padres National Forest, Southern Monterey Bay and Big 
  Sur Coast and Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and 
  Carmel Valley.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread 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.

&&

$$

CAZ006-508>513-529-131400-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211213T1500Z/
San Francisco-San Francisco Bay Shoreline-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-East Bay Interior Valleys-
East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range-Santa Cruz Mountains-
Santa Clara Valley Including San Jose-Northern Monterey Bay-
Including the cities of San Francisco, Oakland, Fremont, Hayward,
Daly City, Berkeley, Pacifica, Concord, Antioch, Livermore, 
Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, Pittsburg, San Ramon, Blackhawk, 
Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, Day Valley, San Jose, Santa Cruz, 
Watsonville, and Live Oak
1025 PM PST Sun Dec 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northern California.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/mtr
213 
WWUS76 KMTR 131110
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
310 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

CAZ516>518-528-530-131915-
/O.CON.KMTR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211214T0500Z/
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-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
Including the cities of Greenfield, King City, Salinas, Seaside, 
Monterey, and Marina
310 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Mountains Of San Benito County and Interior Monterey 
  County Including Pinnacles National Park, Southern Salinas 
  Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio, Santa Lucia Mountains 
  and Los Padres National Forest, Southern Monterey Bay and Big 
  Sur Coast and Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and 
  Carmel Valley.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread 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.

&&

$$

CAZ006-508>513-529-131915-
/O.EXT.KMTR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211214T0000Z/
San Francisco-San Francisco Bay Shoreline-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-East Bay Interior Valleys-
East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range-Santa Cruz Mountains-
Santa Clara Valley Including San Jose-Northern Monterey Bay-
Including the cities of San Francisco, Oakland, Fremont, Hayward,
Daly City, Berkeley, Pacifica, Concord, Antioch, Livermore, 
Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, Pittsburg, San Ramon, Blackhawk, 
Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, Day Valley, San Jose, Santa Cruz, 
Watsonville, and Live Oak
310 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northern California.

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

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/mtr
319 
WWUS76 KMTR 131909
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
1109 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

CAZ516>518-528-530-140500-
/O.CON.KMTR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211214T0500Z/
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-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
Including the cities of Greenfield, King City, Salinas, Seaside, 
Monterey, and Marina
1109 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Mountains Of San Benito County and Interior Monterey 
  County Including Pinnacles National Park, Southern Salinas 
  Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio, Santa Lucia Mountains 
  and Los Padres National Forest, Southern Monterey Bay and Big 
  Sur Coast and Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and 
  Carmel Valley.

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread 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.

&&

$$

CAZ006-508>513-529-140000-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211214T0000Z/
San Francisco-San Francisco Bay Shoreline-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-East Bay Interior Valleys-
East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range-Santa Cruz Mountains-
Santa Clara Valley Including San Jose-Northern Monterey Bay-
Including the cities of San Francisco, Oakland, Fremont, Hayward,
Daly City, Berkeley, Pacifica, Concord, Antioch, Livermore, 
Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, Pittsburg, San Ramon, Blackhawk, 
Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, Day Valley, San Jose, Santa Cruz, 
Watsonville, and Live Oak
1109 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northern California.

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

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/mtr
066 
WWUS76 KMTR 132346
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
346 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

CAZ006-508>513-529-140100-
/O.EXP.KMTR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211214T0000Z/
San Francisco-San Francisco Bay Shoreline-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-East Bay Interior Valleys-
East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range-Santa Cruz Mountains-
Santa Clara Valley Including San Jose-Northern Monterey Bay-
Including the cities of San Francisco, Oakland, Fremont, Hayward,
Daly City, Berkeley, Pacifica, Concord, Antioch, Livermore, 
Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, Pittsburg, San Ramon, Blackhawk, 
Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, Day Valley, San Jose, Santa Cruz, 
Watsonville, and Live Oak
346 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds will continue to be breezy and gusty, but will no longer
meet Wind Advisory criteria.

$$

CAZ516>518-528-530-140500-
/O.CON.KMTR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211214T0500Z/
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-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
Including the cities of Greenfield, King City, Salinas, Seaside, 
Monterey, and Marina
346 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Mountains Of San Benito County and Interior Monterey 
  County Including Pinnacles National Park, Southern Salinas 
  Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio, Santa Lucia Mountains 
  and Los Padres National Forest, Southern Monterey Bay and Big 
  Sur Coast and Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and 
  Carmel Valley.

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/mtr
107 
WWUS76 KMTR 140226
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
626 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

CAZ516>518-528-530-140800-
/O.EXT.KMTR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211214T0800Z/
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-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
Including the cities of Greenfield, King City, Salinas, Seaside, 
Monterey, and Marina
626 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San 
  Antonio, Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest, 
  Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast, Mountains Of San 
  Benito County and Interior Monterey County Including Pinnacles 
  National Park and Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and 
  Carmel Valley.

* WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/mtr
341 
WWUS76 KMTR 140606
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
1006 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

CAZ516>518-528-530-140715-
/O.CAN.KMTR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211214T0800Z/
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-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
Including the cities of Greenfield, King City, Salinas, Seaside, 
Monterey, and Marina
1006 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The threat for widespread strong, damaging winds continues to 
diminish late this evening. However, wind gusts of up to 45 mph 
will be possible in the region's highest ridges and peaks through 
early Tuesday morning.

$$

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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 11, 5:35 PM PSTFreeze WarningMTRMonterey, San Benito14 hr
Dec 12, 8:41 AM PSTFlash Flood WatchMTRMonterey, San Benito, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz40 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in California, 2021Every high wind warning in 2021

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.