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Wind Advisory 6, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

March 29, 2021San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz County, California

NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued this wind advisory at Mar 29, 2021, 2:56 AM PDT for San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz County, California. It took effect at Mar 29, 2021, 8:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 29, 2021, 2:56 AM PDT (09:56 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 29, 2021, 8:00 PM PDT
Expired
Mar 30, 2021, 10:00 AM PDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Counties San Mateo County, CA, Santa Clara County, CA, Santa Cruz County, CA

The radar

The San Francisco radar (KMUX), 14 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:54 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

Oakland, CA (KOAK), launched 00:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 58 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 00:00Z on 2021-03-29Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-03-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 24 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
3471 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
24 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
24 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
45 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

424 
WWUS76 KMTR 290956
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
256 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

CAZ507-291800-
/O.NEW.KMTR.WI.Y.0006.210330T0300Z-210330T1700Z/
North Bay Mountains-
Including the cities of Angwin, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, 
and Woodacre
256 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  expected, locally up to 55 mph at highest peaks.

* WHERE...North Bay Mountains.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts have the potential to knock down 
  power lines and trees along with creating hazardous driving 
  conditions. Be sure to plan accordingly if you travel in these 
  areas and to secure light property outdoors including temporary 
  outdoor structures. Have cell phones charged and flashlights 
  handy if power outages occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds should diminish by Tuesday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ511-291800-
/O.NEW.KMTR.WI.Y.0006.210330T0300Z-210330T1700Z/
East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range-
Including the city of Blackhawk
256 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected, locally up to 55 mph at highest peaks.

* WHERE...East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts have the potential to knock down 
  power lines and trees along with creating hazardous driving 
  conditions. Be sure to plan accordingly if you travel in these 
  areas and to secure light property outdoors including temporary 
  outdoor structures. Have cell phones charged and flashlights 
  handy if power outages occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds should diminish by Tuesday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ509-512-291800-
/O.NEW.KMTR.WI.Y.0006.210330T0300Z-210330T1700Z/
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Santa Cruz Mountains-
Including the cities of Pacifica, Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, 
and Day Valley
256 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph
  expected, locally up to 45 mph at highest peaks.

* WHERE...San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Santa Cruz Mountains.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts have the potential to knock down 
  power lines and trees along with creating hazardous driving 
  conditions. Be sure to plan accordingly if you travel in these 
  areas and to secure light property outdoors including temporary 
  outdoor structures. Have cell phones charged and flashlights 
  handy if power outages occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds should diminish by Tuesday afternoon.

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
3 follow-up statements
541 
WWUS76 KMTR 291732
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
1032 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

CAZ507-300400-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0006.210330T0300Z-210330T1700Z/
North Bay Mountains-
Including the cities of Angwin, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, 
and Woodacre
1032 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected, locally up to 55 mph at highest peaks.

* WHERE...North Bay Mountains.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts have the potential to knock down 
  power lines and trees along with creating hazardous driving 
  conditions. Be sure to plan accordingly if you travel in these 
  areas and to secure light property outdoors including 
  temporary outdoor structures. Have cell phones charged and 
  flashlights handy if power outages occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds should diminish by Tuesday 
  afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ511-300400-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0006.210330T0300Z-210330T1700Z/
East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range-
Including the city of Blackhawk
1032 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected, locally up to 55 mph at highest peaks.

* WHERE...East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts have the potential to knock down 
  power lines and trees along with creating hazardous driving 
  conditions. Be sure to plan accordingly if you travel in these 
  areas and to secure light property outdoors including 
  temporary outdoor structures. Have cell phones charged and 
  flashlights handy if power outages occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds should diminish by Tuesday 
  afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ509-512-300400-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0006.210330T0300Z-210330T1700Z/
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Santa Cruz Mountains-
Including the cities of Pacifica, Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, 
and Day Valley
1032 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected, locally up to 45 mph at highest peaks.

* WHERE...San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Santa Cruz Mountains.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts have the potential to knock down 
  power lines and trees along with creating hazardous driving 
  conditions. Be sure to plan accordingly if you travel in these 
  areas and to secure light property outdoors including 
  temporary outdoor structures. Have cell phones charged and 
  flashlights handy if power outages occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds should diminish by Tuesday 
  afternoon.

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
418 
WWUS76 KMTR 300347
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
847 PM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

CAZ507-301700-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210330T1700Z/
North Bay Mountains-
Including the cities of Angwin, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, 
and Woodacre
847 PM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected, locally up to 55 mph at highest peaks.

* WHERE...North Bay Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts have the potential to knock down
  power lines and trees along with creating hazardous driving
  conditions. Be sure to secure light property outdoors including
  temporary outdoor structures. Have cell phones charged and 
  flashlights handy if power outages occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds should diminish by Tuesday 
  afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ511-301700-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210330T1700Z/
East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range-
Including the city of Blackhawk
847 PM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected, locally up to 55 mph at highest peaks.

* WHERE...East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts have the potential to knock down
  power lines and trees along with creating hazardous driving
  conditions. Be sure to secure light property outdoors including
  temporary outdoor structures. Have cell phones charged and 
  flashlights handy if power outages occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds should diminish by Tuesday 
  afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ509-512-301700-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210330T1700Z/
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Santa Cruz Mountains-
Including the cities of Pacifica, Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, 
and Day Valley
847 PM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected, locally up to 45 mph at highest peaks.

* WHERE...San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Santa Cruz Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts have the potential to knock down
  power lines and trees along with creating hazardous driving
  conditions. Be sure to secure light property outdoors including
  temporary outdoor structures. Have cell phones charged and 
  flashlights handy if power outages occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds should diminish by Tuesday 
  afternoon.

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
564 
WWUS76 KMTR 301639
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
939 AM PDT Tue Mar 30 2021

CAZ507-301745-
/O.EXP.KMTR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210330T1700Z/
North Bay Mountains-
Including the cities of Angwin, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, 
and Woodacre
939 AM PDT Tue Mar 30 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

While strong and gusty winds prevail in elevations above 2,500
feet, winds in the lower elevations are no longer anticipated to
reach advisory criteria. 

$$

CAZ511-301745-
/O.EXP.KMTR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210330T1700Z/
East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range-
Including the city of Blackhawk
939 AM PDT Tue Mar 30 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

While strong and gusty winds prevail in elevations above 2,500
feet, winds in the lower elevations are no longer anticipated to
reach advisory criteria. 

$$

CAZ509-512-301745-
/O.EXP.KMTR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210330T1700Z/
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Santa Cruz Mountains-
Including the cities of Pacifica, Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, 
and Day Valley
939 AM PDT Tue Mar 30 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

While strong and gusty winds prevail in elevations above 2,500
feet, winds in the lower elevations are no longer anticipated to
reach advisory criteria. 

$$

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
Mar 28, 8:41 PM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMTR24 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.