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High Wind Watch 4, NWS San Diego, CA

February 26, 20214 counties in California

NWS San Diego, CA issued this high wind watch at Feb 26, 2021, 3:44 AM PST for 4 counties in California. It took effect at Feb 27, 2021, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 26, 2021, 3:44 AM PST (11:44 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 27, 2021, 10:00 PM PST
Expired
Feb 27, 2021, 2:52 AM PST
In force
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 11:45 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, 11.7 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 2021-02-26Temperature 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 2021-02-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -50 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
3019 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
10 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-50 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
10 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

876 
WWUS76 KSGX 261144
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
344 AM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

CAZ048-055>057-065-554-262300-
/O.NEW.KSGX.HW.A.0004.210228T0600Z-210301T0000Z/
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
344 AM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph
  possible. Isolated gusts to 75 mph possible.

* 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 are expected for 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/sandiego

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3 follow-up statements
715 
WWUS76 KSGX 262215
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
215 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

CAZ048-055>057-065-554-270615-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.A.0004.210228T0600Z-210301T0000Z/
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
215 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph
  possible. Isolated gusts to 75 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.

&&

$$

Moede
724 
WWUS76 KSGX 270600
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
1000 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

CAZ048-055>057-065-554-271400-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.A.0004.210228T0600Z-210301T0000Z/
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
1000 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph 
  possible. Isolated gusts to 75 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/sandiego
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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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.