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High Wind Watch 7, NWS San Diego, CA

October 9, 2021San Bernardino County, California

NWS San Diego, CA issued this high wind watch at Oct 9, 2021, 12:17 PM PDT for San Bernardino County, California. It took effect at Oct 11, 2021, 1:00 PM PDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 9, 2021, 12:17 PM PDT (19:17 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 11, 2021, 1:00 PM PDT
Expired
Oct 10, 2021, 2:54 AM PDT
In force
Issued by
NWS San Diego, CA

County San Bernardino County, CA

The radar

The Edwards AFB radar (KEYX), 129 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:22 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

Las Vegas, NV (KVEF), launched 12:00Z, 7.3 hours before the alert went out and 180 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, Las Vegas, NV at 12:00Z on 2021-10-09Temperature 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, Las Vegas, NV at 12:00Z on 2021-10-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -120 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
1846 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
79 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-120 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
29 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

379 
WWUS76 KSGX 091917
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
1217 PM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

CAZ056-058-061-062-065-100500-
/O.NEW.KSGX.WI.Y.0034.211011T2100Z-211012T1000Z/
Riverside County Mountains-San Diego County Mountains-
Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts-
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Julian, Pine Valley,
Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, 
Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, Coachella, Borrego Springs, 
Banning, and Desert Hot Springs
1217 PM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Riverside County Mountains, San Diego County 
  Mountains, Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts and San 
  Gorgonio Pass Near Banning.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ055-060-100500-
/O.NEW.KSGX.HW.A.0007.211011T2200Z-211012T1000Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City,
Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Wrightwood, Victorville, 
Hesperia, and Apple Valley
1217 PM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 to 70 mph
  possible in some mountain areas.

* WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains and Apple and Lucerne 
  Valleys.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through late Monday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West to northwest winds Monday afternoon
  will turn northerly Monday evening.

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
2 follow-up statements
553 
WWUS76 KSGX 100318
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
818 PM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

CAZ056-058-061-062-065-101300-
/O.EXT.KSGX.WI.Y.0034.211011T2000Z-211012T1000Z/
Riverside County Mountains-San Diego County Mountains-
Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts-
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Julian, Pine Valley,
Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, 
Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, Coachella, Borrego Springs, 
Banning, and Desert Hot Springs
818 PM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 3 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 55 to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Riverside County Mountains, San Diego County 
  Mountains, Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts and San 
  Gorgonio Pass Near Banning.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ055-060-101300-
/O.EXT.KSGX.HW.A.0007.211011T2000Z-211012T1000Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City,
Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Wrightwood, Victorville, 
Hesperia, and Apple Valley
818 PM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 to 70 mph 
  possible in some mountain areas.

* WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains and Apple and Lucerne 
  Valleys.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through late Monday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West to northwest winds Monday afternoon 
  will turn northerly Monday evening.

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.

&&

$$

jmb

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/sandiego
372 
WWUS76 KSGX 100954
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
254 AM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

CAZ055-060-102000-
/O.UPG.KSGX.HW.A.0007.211011T2000Z-211012T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KSGX.HW.W.0008.211011T1800Z-211012T1000Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City,
Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Wrightwood, Victorville, 
Hesperia, and Apple Valley
254 AM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 3 AM
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts from 60 to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains and Apple and Lucerne 
  Valleys.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 3 AM Tuesday.

* 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...West to northwest winds Monday afternoon
  will shift northerly Monday evening. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ056-058-061-062-065-102000-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0034.211011T2000Z-211012T1000Z/
Riverside County Mountains-San Diego County Mountains-
Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts-
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Julian, Pine Valley,
Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, 
Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, Coachella, Borrego Springs, 
Banning, and Desert Hot Springs
254 AM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 3 AM 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 55 to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Riverside County Mountains, San Diego County 
  Mountains, Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts and San 
  Gorgonio Pass Near Banning.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 3 AM Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 9, 12:17 PM PDTWind AdvisorySGXOrange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego63 hr
Oct 9, 12:28 PM PDTSmall Craft AdvisorySGX71 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.