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High Wind Warning 4, NWS San Diego, CA

February 15, 2021Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, California

NWS San Diego, CA issued this high wind warning at Feb 15, 2021, 12:39 PM PST for Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, California. It took effect at Feb 15, 2021, 1:00 PM PST. It was in force for 21 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 15, 2021, 12:39 PM PST (20:39 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 15, 2021, 1:00 PM PST
Expired
Feb 16, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS San Diego, CA

Counties Riverside County, CA, San Bernardino County, CA, San Diego County, CA

The radar

The Santa Ana Mts radar (KSOX), 122 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:37 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

San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 12:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 145 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, San Diego, CA at 12:00Z on 2021-02-15Temperature 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, San Diego, CA at 12:00Z on 2021-02-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 201 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
1260 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
64 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
201 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
313 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

900 
WWUS76 KSGX 152039
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
1239 PM PST Mon Feb 15 2021

CAZ056-058-061-062-160600-
/O.UPG.KSGX.WI.Y.0007.210216T0000Z-210216T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KSGX.HW.W.0004.210216T0000Z-210216T1800Z/
Riverside County Mountains-San Diego County Mountains-
Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Julian, Pine Valley,
Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, 
Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, Coachella, and Borrego Springs
1239 PM PST Mon Feb 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM
PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 65 mph expected.
  Local gusts of 75 mph are possible.

* WHERE...Riverside County Mountains, San Diego County 
  Mountains, Coachella Valley and San Diego County Deserts.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Tuesday. Strongest
  winds will be tonight.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. 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.

&&

$$

CAZ055-060-065-160600-
/O.UPG.KSGX.WI.Y.0007.210215T2100Z-210216T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KSGX.HW.W.0004.210215T2100Z-210216T1500Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City,
Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Wrightwood, Victorville, 
Hesperia, Apple Valley, Banning, and Desert Hot Springs
1239 PM PST Mon Feb 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 60 mph expected.
  Local gusts of 70 mph are possible.

* WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains, Apple and Lucerne 
  Valleys and San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Tuesday. Strongest winds will be late this
  afternoon and this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. 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.

&&

$$

Maxwell
3 follow-up statements
511 
WWUS76 KSGX 160523
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
923 PM PST Mon Feb 15 2021

CAZ055-060-065-161330-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210216T1500Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City,
Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Wrightwood, Victorville, 
Hesperia, Apple Valley, Banning, and Desert Hot Springs
923 PM PST Mon Feb 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 60 mph 
  expected. Local gusts of 70 mph are possible.

* WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains, Apple and Lucerne 
  Valleys and San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Tuesday. Strongest winds will be tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing dust may reduce visibility
  at times.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ056-058-061-062-161330-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210216T1800Z/
Riverside County Mountains-San Diego County Mountains-
Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Julian, Pine Valley,
Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, 
Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, Coachella, and Borrego Springs
923 PM PST Mon Feb 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 65 mph 
  expected. Local gusts of 75 mph are possible.

* WHERE...Riverside County Mountains, San Diego County 
  Mountains, Coachella Valley and San Diego County Deserts.

* WHEN...Through 10 AM PST Tuesday. Strongest winds will be 
  tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing dust may reduce visibility
  at times.

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/sandiego
370 
WWUS76 KSGX 161105
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
305 AM PST Tue Feb 16 2021

CAZ055-060-065-161500-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210216T1500Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the city of Desert Hot Springs
305 AM PST Tue Feb 16 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys, San Gorgonio Pass Near 
  Banning and San Bernardino County Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ056-058-061-062-161800-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210216T1800Z/
Riverside County Mountains-San Diego County Mountains-
Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Julian, La Quinta, and Borrego Springs
305 AM PST Tue Feb 16 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* WHERE...San Diego County Deserts, Coachella Valley, Riverside 
  County Mountains and San Diego County Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.

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

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/sandiego

17
483 
WWUS76 KSGX 161806
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
1006 AM PST Tue Feb 16 2021

CAZ056-058-061-062-161915-
/O.EXP.KSGX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210216T1800Z/
Riverside County Mountains-San Diego County Mountains-
Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Julian, La Quinta, and Borrego Springs
1006 AM PST Tue Feb 16 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

It will be breezy in the mountains and deserts this afternoon, 
but the wind speeds will remain below High Wind Warning levels. 

$$

Moede

The office that day

Everything else NWS San Diego, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 15, 2:30 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySGX55 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.