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Wind Advisory 2, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

January 23, 20216 counties in California

NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued this wind advisory at Jan 23, 2021, 12:53 PM PST for 6 counties in California. It took effect at Jan 24, 2021, 7:00 PM PST. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 23, 2021, 12:53 PM PST (20:53 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 24, 2021, 7:00 PM PST
Expired
Jan 25, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Counties City and County of San Francisco, CA, Marin County, CA, Monterey County, CA, San Mateo County, CA, Santa Cruz County, CA, Sonoma County, CA

The radar

The San Francisco radar (KMUX), 53 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:56 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Reno, NV (KREV), launched 12:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 424 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, Reno, NV at 12:00Z on 2021-01-23Temperature 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 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Reno, NV at 12:00Z on 2021-01-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 0 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
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Mixed-layer LCL
801 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
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The text

As transmitted.

257 
WWUS76 KMTR 232053
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
1253 PM PST Sat Jan 23 2021

CAZ006-505-509-530-240600-
/O.NEW.KMTR.WI.Y.0002.210125T0300Z-210125T1800Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
Including the cities of San Francisco, Tamalpais-Homestead, 
Sausalito, Pacifica, Seaside, Monterey, and Marina
1253 PM PST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes 
  National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern 
  Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday to 10 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Burned trees in recent burn scars will be particularly 
  susceptible.

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
4 follow-up statements
346 
WWUS76 KMTR 240537
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
937 PM PST Sat Jan 23 2021

CAZ006-505-509-530-241745-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0002.210125T0300Z-210125T1800Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
Including the cities of San Francisco, Tamalpais-Homestead, 
Sausalito, Pacifica, Seaside, Monterey, and Marina
937 PM PST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes 
  National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern 
  Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday to 10 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Burned trees in recent burn scars will be particularly 
  susceptible.

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
064 
WWUS76 KMTR 241847
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
1047 AM PST Sun Jan 24 2021

CAZ006-505-509-530-250600-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0002.210125T0300Z-210125T1800Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
Including the cities of San Francisco, Tamalpais-Homestead, 
Sausalito, Pacifica, Seaside, Monterey, and Marina
1047 AM PST Sun Jan 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph
  expected. The immediate coastline could see an isolated gust 50
  to 60 mph.

* WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes 
  National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern 
  Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday to 10 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Burned trees in recent burn scars will be particularly 
  susceptible.

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
834 
WWUS76 KMTR 251055
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
255 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021

CAZ006-505-509-251915-
/O.NEW.KMTR.HW.A.0002.210127T0300Z-210127T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210125T1800Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
Including the cities of San Francisco, Tamalpais-Homestead, 
Sausalito, and Pacifica
255 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph 
  with gusts up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 
  30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes 
  National Seashore and San Francisco Peninsula Coast.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM PST this morning. 
  For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday evening through 
  Wednesday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

CAZ530-251915-
/O.NEW.KMTR.HW.A.0002.210127T0300Z-210128T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210125T1800Z/
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
Including the cities of Seaside, Monterey, and Marina
255 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph 
  with gusts up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 
  25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM PST this morning. 
  For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday evening through Thursday 
  morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

CAZ506>508-510>513-251915-
/O.NEW.KMTR.HW.A.0002.210127T0300Z-210127T1800Z/
North Bay Interior Valleys-North Bay Mountains-
San Francisco Bay Shoreline-East Bay Interior Valleys-
East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range-Santa Cruz Mountains-
Santa Clara Valley Including San Jose-
Including the cities of Santa Rosa, South Santa Rosa, Napa, 
San Rafael, Petaluma, Novato, Rohnert Park, Angwin, 
Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, Woodacre, Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, 
Daly City, Berkeley, Concord, Antioch, Livermore, Walnut Creek, 
Pleasanton, Pittsburg, San Ramon, Blackhawk, Scotts Valley, 
Boulder Creek, Day Valley, and San Jose
255 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph 
  possible.  Locally up to 70 mph over the highest peaks.

* WHERE...North Bay, San Francisco Bay Shoreline, East Bay, Santa
  Cruz Mountains, and South Bay.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Burned trees in
  recent burn scars will be particularly susceptible.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

CAZ517-518-528-529-251915-
/O.NEW.KMTR.HW.A.0002.210127T0300Z-210128T1500Z/
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-
Northern Monterey Bay-
Including the cities of Salinas, Santa Cruz, Watsonville, 
and Live Oak
255 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...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 Northern 
  Monterey Bay.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Burned trees in
  recent burn scars will be particularly susceptible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/mtr
669 
WWUS76 KMTR 251750
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
950 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021

CAZ006-505-509-252300-
/O.EXP.KMTR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210125T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.HW.A.0002.210127T0300Z-210127T1800Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
Including the cities of San Francisco, Tamalpais-Homestead, 
Sausalito, and Pacifica
950 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes 
  National Seashore and San Francisco Peninsula Coast.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM PST this morning. 
  For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday evening through 
  Wednesday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Wind Advisory expiring at 10 AM PST
  this morning, gusty north to northwest winds of 30 to 40 mph
  will be possible along the coast through this afternoon.
  Additionally, locally stronger gusts will be possible along 
  coastal ridges and gaps.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS 
  ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

CAZ530-252300-
/O.EXP.KMTR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210125T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.HW.A.0002.210127T0300Z-210128T1500Z/
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
Including the cities of Seaside, Monterey, and Marina
950 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM PST this morning. 
  For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday evening through Thursday 
  morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Wind Advisory expiring at 10 AM PST
  this morning, gusty north to northwest winds of 30 to 40 mph
  will be possible along the coast through this afternoon.
  Additionally, locally stronger gusts will be possible along
  coastal ridges and gaps.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

CAZ506>508-510>513-252300-
/O.CON.KMTR.HW.A.0002.210127T0300Z-210127T1800Z/
North Bay Interior Valleys-North Bay Mountains-
San Francisco Bay Shoreline-East Bay Interior Valleys-
East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range-Santa Cruz Mountains-
Santa Clara Valley Including San Jose-
Including the cities of Santa Rosa, South Santa Rosa, Napa, 
San Rafael, Petaluma, Novato, Rohnert Park, Angwin, 
Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, Woodacre, Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, 
Daly City, Berkeley, Concord, Antioch, Livermore, Walnut Creek, 
Pleasanton, Pittsburg, San Ramon, Blackhawk, Scotts Valley, 
Boulder Creek, Day Valley, and San Jose
950 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph 
  possible. Locally up to 70 mph over the highest peaks. 

* WHERE...North Bay, San Francisco Bay Shoreline, East Bay, 
  Santa Cruz Mountains, and South Bay.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Burned trees in
  recent burn scars will be particularly susceptible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

CAZ517-518-528-529-252300-
/O.CON.KMTR.HW.A.0002.210127T0300Z-210128T1500Z/
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-
Northern Monterey Bay-
Including the cities of Salinas, Santa Cruz, Watsonville, 
and Live Oak
950 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...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 Northern 
  Monterey Bay.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Burned trees in
  recent burn scars will be particularly susceptible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

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
Jan 23, 3:27 AM PSTGale WatchMTR10 hr
Jan 23, 3:27 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMTR36 hr
Jan 23, 1:15 PM PSTGale WarningMTR62 hr
Jan 23, 1:15 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMTR32 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.