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Wind Advisory 9, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

June 6, 20219 counties in California

NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued this wind advisory at Jun 6, 2021, 1:48 PM PDT for 9 counties in California. It took effect at Jun 7, 2021, 12:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 6, 2021, 1:48 PM PDT (20:48 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 7, 2021, 12:00 PM PDT
Expired
Jun 7, 2021, 8:00 PM PDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Counties Alameda County, CA, City and County of San Francisco, CA, Contra Costa County, CA, Marin County, CA, Monterey County, CA, San Benito County, CA, San Mateo County, CA, Santa Cruz County, CA, Sonoma County, CA

The nearest sounding before it

Oakland, CA (KOAK), launched 12:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 31 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 2021-06-06Temperature 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 2021-06-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 29 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
1487 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
18 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
29 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
10 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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554 
WWUS76 KMTR 062048
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
148 PM PDT Sun Jun 6 2021

CAZ006-505-509-510-516-528>530-070500-
/O.NEW.KMTR.WI.Y.0009.210607T1900Z-210608T0300Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-East Bay Interior Valleys-
Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio-
Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley-
Northern Monterey Bay-Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
Including the cities of San Francisco, Tamalpais-Homestead, 
Sausalito, Pacifica, Concord, Antioch, Livermore, Walnut Creek, 
Pleasanton, Pittsburg, San Ramon, Greenfield, King City, Salinas,
Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Live Oak, Seaside, Monterey, and Marina
148 PM PDT Sun Jun 6 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM PDT Monday. 

* LOCATION...The Sonoma and Marin County Coastline, the city of
  SF, the East Bay Interior Valleys,the Pacific-facing side of 
  the San Mateo Coast, Coastal Santa Cruz County, Southern 
  Monterey Bay, and the Salinas Valley.

* TIMING...Valid from Noon to 8PM.

* WINDS...Winds between 25-35 mph will be possible with areas
  along the gaps and passes having the potential for 35-45 mph
  gusts at times, with local gusts up to 55 mph possible at some
  of the favored gaps and passes.

* IMPACTS...Winds will pick up tomorrow as a low pressure moves
  over the region, with areas along the immediate coast, the City
  of San Francisco, and wind-facing portions of the East Bay
  interior valleys and the Salinas valley all expected to
  experience sustained winds between 25-35 mph with higher
  localized gusts up to 55 mph along the favored gaps and passes
  (e.g. San Bruno and Altamont). These winds will weaken by 
  sunset as the low departs the region but will still observe 
  breezy isolated spots along the gaps and passes in the evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
192 
WWUS76 KMTR 062232
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
332 PM PDT Sun Jun 6 2021

CAZ529-062345-
/O.CAN.KMTR.WI.Y.0009.210607T1900Z-210608T0300Z/
Northern Monterey Bay-
Including the cities of Santa Cruz, Watsonville, and Live Oak
332 PM PDT Sun Jun 6 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds are not expected to reach advisory levels in Northern
Monterey Bay on Monday afternoon and evening.

$$

CAZ507-511-071300-
/O.EXA.KMTR.WI.Y.0009.210607T1900Z-210608T0300Z/
North Bay Mountains-East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range-
Including the cities of Angwin, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, 
Woodacre, and Blackhawk
332 PM PDT Sun Jun 6 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55
  mph expected.

* WHERE...North Bay Mountains. East Bay Hills and the Diablo 
  Range. Strongest winds expected through gaps and passes, such as
  the Altamont Pass and Patterson Pass.

* WHEN...Noon to 8 PM PDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will slowly ease late Monday evening,
  but breezy conditions will continue through midweek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of at least 45 mph are 
expected. Winds this strong can make driving 
difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor
objects.

&&

$$

CAZ006-505-509-510-516-528-530-071300-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0009.210607T1900Z-210608T0300Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-East Bay Interior Valleys-
Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio-
Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
Including the cities of San Francisco, Tamalpais-Homestead, 
Sausalito, Pacifica, Concord, Antioch, Livermore, Walnut Creek, 
Pleasanton, Pittsburg, San Ramon, Greenfield, King City, Salinas,
Seaside, Monterey, and Marina
332 PM PDT Sun Jun 6 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45
  mph expected.

* WHERE...North Bay Coast, City of San Francisco, San Francisco
  Peninsula Coast, East Bay Valleys, Salinas Valley, Big Sur
  Coast. Strongest winds expected near the immediate coast,
  through coastal gaps such as San Bruno Gap, and to the east of
  Altamont Pass.

* WHEN...Noon to 8 PM PDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will slowly ease late Monday evening,
  but breezy conditions will continue through midweek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of at least 45 mph are 
expected. Winds this strong can make driving 
difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor
objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/mtr
568 
WWUS76 KMTR 071024
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
324 AM PDT Mon Jun 7 2021

CAZ006-505-507-509>511-516-528-530-072100-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0009.210607T1900Z-210608T0300Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
North Bay Mountains-San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
East Bay Interior Valleys-East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range-
Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio-
Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
Including the cities of San Francisco, Tamalpais-Homestead, 
Sausalito, Angwin, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, Woodacre, Pacifica, 
Concord, Antioch, Livermore, Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, Pittsburg,
San Ramon, Blackhawk, Greenfield, King City, Salinas, Seaside, 
Monterey, and Marina
324 AM PDT Mon Jun 7 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM PDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45
  mph expected and up to 55 mph in the passes and peaks.

* WHERE...North Bay Mountains, East Bay Hills and the Diablo
  Range, North Bay Coast, City of San Francisco, San Francisco
  Peninsula Coast, East Bay Valleys, Salinas Valley, Big Sur
  Coast. Strongest winds expected near the immediate coast,
  through coastal gaps such as San Bruno Gap and passes such as 
  Altamont Pass and Patterson Pass.

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM PDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will slowly ease late Monday 
  evening, but breezy conditions will continue through midweek.

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
216 
WWUS76 KMTR 072010
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
110 PM PDT Mon Jun 7 2021

CAZ006-505-507-509>511-516-528-530-080300-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210608T0300Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
North Bay Mountains-San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
East Bay Interior Valleys-East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range-
Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio-
Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
Including the cities of San Francisco, Tamalpais-Homestead, 
Sausalito, Angwin, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, Woodacre, Pacifica, 
Concord, Antioch, Livermore, Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, Pittsburg,
San Ramon, Blackhawk, Greenfield, King City, Salinas, Seaside, 
Monterey, and Marina
110 PM PDT Mon Jun 7 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45
  mph expected and up to 55 mph in the passes and peaks.

* WHERE...North Bay Mountains, East Bay Hills and the Diablo
  Range, North Bay Coast, City of San Francisco, San Francisco
  Peninsula Coast, East Bay Valleys, Salinas Valley, Big Sur
  Coast. Strongest winds expected near the immediate coast,
  through coastal gaps such as San Bruno Gap and passes such as 
  Altamont Pass and Patterson Pass.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will slowly ease late Monday evening,
  but breezy conditions will continue through midweek.

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
740 
WWUS76 KMTR 080316
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
816 PM PDT Mon Jun 7 2021

CAZ006-505-507-509>511-516-528-530-080430-
/O.EXP.KMTR.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210608T0300Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
North Bay Mountains-San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
East Bay Interior Valleys-East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range-
Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio-
Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
Including the cities of San Francisco, Tamalpais-Homestead, 
Sausalito, Angwin, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, Woodacre, Pacifica, 
Concord, Antioch, Livermore, Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, Pittsburg,
San Ramon, Blackhawk, Greenfield, King City, Salinas, Seaside, 
Monterey, and Marina
816 PM PDT Mon Jun 7 2021

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have subsided at most lower elevation locations. 
Gusty winds continue in the hills, especially through passes and 
gaps, but winds are expected to gradually subside overnight. 

$$

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
Jun 6, 2:41 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMTR42 hr
Jun 6, 3:15 PM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMTR30 hr

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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.