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High Wind Warning 6, NWS San Diego, CA

February 27, 20214 counties in California

NWS San Diego, CA issued this high wind warning at Feb 27, 2021, 2:52 AM PST for 4 counties in California. It took effect at Feb 27, 2021, 8:00 PM PST. It was in force for 19 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 27, 2021, 2:52 AM PST (10:52 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 27, 2021, 8:00 PM PST
Expired
Feb 28, 2021, 3:00 PM PST
In force
19 hr
Issued by
NWS San Diego, CA

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

The radar

The Santa Ana Mts radar (KSOX), 88 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:49 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 00:00Z, 10.9 hours before the alert went out and 124 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 00:00Z on 2021-02-27Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-02-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 28 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
4101 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
28 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
45 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

660 
WWUS76 KSGX 271052
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
252 AM PST Sat Feb 27 2021

CAZ048-055>057-065-554-272200-
/O.UPG.KSGX.HW.A.0004.210228T0600Z-210301T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KSGX.HW.W.0006.210228T0400Z-210228T2300Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains-
Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of San Bernardino, Fontana, 
Rancho Cucamonga, Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Running Springs, 
Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Banning, Desert Hot Springs, Santa Ana, 
Orange, and Mission Viejo
252 AM PST Sat Feb 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM PST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a High Wind
Warning...which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to 3 PM PST
Sunday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph.
  Isolated gusts to 70 mph.

* WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland 
  Empire, San Bernardino County Mountains, Riverside County 
  Mountains, Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills, San Gorgonio 
  Pass Near Banning and Orange County Inland Areas. 

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be late Saturday 
  night through Sunday morning. 

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.

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts 
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

CAZ552-272200-
/O.NEW.KSGX.WI.Y.0011.210228T0400Z-210228T2300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
Including the cities of Huntington Beach and Costa Mesa
252 AM PST Sat Feb 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM PST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to 3 PM PST
Sunday. 

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 mph.

* Timing...Late this evening through Sunday afternoon.

* Location...Orange County coast.

* Impacts...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs and palm fronds could be blown down.

* Outlook...Winds decreasing Sunday 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.

&&

$$
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4 follow-up statements
904 
WWUS76 KSGX 272158
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
158 PM PST Sat Feb 27 2021

CAZ048-055>057-065-554-280600-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0006.210228T0400Z-210228T2300Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains-
Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of San Bernardino, Fontana, 
Rancho Cucamonga, Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Running Springs, 
Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Banning, Desert Hot Springs, Santa Ana, 
Orange, and Mission Viejo
158 PM PST Sat Feb 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts to 65 mph.

* WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland 
  Empire, San Bernardino County Mountains, Riverside County 
  Mountains, Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills, San Gorgonio 
  Pass Near Banning and Orange County Inland Areas.

* WHEN...This evening through Sunday afternoon, strongest winds
  occurring from dawn through noon Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. 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.

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

CAZ552-280600-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0011.210228T0400Z-210228T2300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
Including the cities of Huntington Beach and Costa Mesa
158 PM PST Sat Feb 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM
PST SUNDAY...

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 mph.

* Timing...Late this evening through Sunday afternoon.

* Location...Orange County coast.

* Impacts...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs and palm fronds could be blown down.

* Outlook...Winds decreasing Sunday 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/sandiego
775 
WWUS76 KSGX 280552
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
952 PM PST Sat Feb 27 2021

CAZ048-055>057-065-554-281400-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210228T2300Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains-
Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of San Bernardino, Fontana, 
Rancho Cucamonga, Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Running Springs, 
Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Banning, Desert Hot Springs, Santa Ana, 
Orange, and Mission Viejo
952 PM PST Sat Feb 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts to 65 mph.

* WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland 
  Empire, San Bernardino County Mountains, Riverside County 
  Mountains, Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills, San Gorgonio 
  Pass Near Banning and Orange County Inland Areas.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon, strongest winds occurring from
  dawn through noon Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. 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.

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

CAZ552-281400-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210228T2300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
Including the cities of Huntington Beach and Costa Mesa
952 PM PST Sat Feb 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST SUNDAY...

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 mph.

* Timing...Late this evening through Sunday afternoon.

* Location...Orange County coast.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs and palm fronds could be blown down.

* Outlook...Winds decreasing Sunday 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.

&&

$$

jmb

For more information from the National Weather Service visit 
http://weather.gov/sandiego
200 
WWUS76 KSGX 281028
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
228 AM PST Sun Feb 28 2021

CAZ552-282200-
/O.CAN.KSGX.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210228T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KSGX.WI.Y.0012.210228T1100Z-210228T2300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
Including the cities of Huntington Beach and Costa Mesa
228 AM PST Sun Feb 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs and palm fronds could be blown down.

* Outlook...Winds decreasing Sunday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ056-065-282200-
/O.NEW.KSGX.WI.Y.0012.210228T2300Z-210301T1100Z/
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210228T2300Z/
Riverside County Mountains-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Banning, 
and Desert Hot Springs
228 AM PST Sun Feb 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 mph
  with gusts to 55 to 65 mph. For the Wind Advisory, east winds 
  15 to 25 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Riverside County Mountains and San Gorgonio Pass Near 
  Banning.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 3 PM PST this 
  afternoon. For the Wind Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 
  3 AM PST Monday.

* 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 caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ048-055-057-554-282200-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210228T2300Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
San Bernardino County Mountains-Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-
Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of San Bernardino, Fontana, 
Rancho Cucamonga, Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Running Springs, 
Santa Ana, Orange, and Mission Viejo
228 AM PST Sun Feb 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts 65 to 70 mph.

* WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland 
  Empire, San Bernardino County Mountains, Riverside County 
  Mountains, Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills, San Gorgonio 
  Pass Near Banning and Orange County Inland Areas.

* WHEN...Through early afternoon, strongest winds occurring this
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution on
  elevated freeway interchanges.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds decreasing late this afternoon and
  this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ050-058-282200-
/O.NEW.KSGX.WI.Y.0012.210228T1700Z-210301T1100Z/
San Diego County Valleys-San Diego County Mountains-
Including the cities of Julian and Pine Valley
228 AM PST Sun Feb 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 AM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Diego County Mountains and coastal foothills.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 3 AM PST 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 slowly decreasing on Monday.

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
494 
WWUS76 KSGX 282100
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
100 PM PST Sun Feb 28 2021

CAZ056-065-010600-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210228T2300Z/
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0012.210228T2300Z-210301T1100Z/
Riverside County Mountains-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Banning, 
and Desert Hot Springs
100 PM PST Sun Feb 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph, lowering to
  15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph this afternoon.

* WHERE...Riverside County Mountains and San Gorgonio Pass Near 
  Banning.

* WHEN...Through 3 AM Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ048-055-057-554-282300-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210228T2300Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
San Bernardino County Mountains-Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-
Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of San Bernardino, Fontana, 
Rancho Cucamonga, Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Running Springs, 
Santa Ana, Orange, and Mission Viejo
100 PM PST Sun Feb 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland 
  Empire, San Bernardino County Mountains, Riverside County 
  Mountains, Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills, San Gorgonio 
  Pass Near Banning and Orange County Inland Areas.

* WHEN...Through 3 PM this afternoon. Locally breezy conditions
  will continue through this evening below the passes and canyons.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution on
  elevated freeway interchanges.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ552-282300-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210228T2300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
Including the cities of Huntington Beach and Costa Mesa
100 PM PST Sun Feb 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs and palm fronds could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ050-058-010600-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210301T1100Z/
San Diego County Valleys-San Diego County Mountains-
Including the cities of Julian and Pine Valley
100 PM PST Sun Feb 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph expected.
  Isolated gusts to 50 mph.

* WHERE...San Diego County Mountains and coastal foothills.

* WHEN...Through to 3 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/sandiego

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 27, 2:52 AM PSTWind AdvisorySGXOrange24 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.