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High Wind Watch 9, NWS San Diego, CA

December 12, 2021San Bernardino County, San Diego County, California

NWS San Diego, CA issued this high wind watch at Dec 12, 2021, 3:00 AM PST for San Bernardino County, San Diego County, California. It took effect at Dec 14, 2021, 4:00 AM PST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 12, 2021, 3:00 AM PST (11:00 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 14, 2021, 4:00 AM PST
Expired
Dec 13, 2021, 3:50 AM PST
In force
Issued by
NWS San Diego, CA

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

The radar

The Santa Ana Mts radar (KSOX), 108 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:02 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, 11.0 hours before the alert went out and 143 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 2021-12-12Temperature 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 2021-12-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -30 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
2544 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-30 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
117 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

905 
WWUS76 KSGX 121100
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
300 AM PST Sun Dec 12 2021

CAZ060-122200-
/O.NEW.KSGX.HW.A.0009.211214T1200Z-211215T0300Z/
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
Including the cities of Victorville, Hesperia, and Apple Valley
300 AM PST Sun Dec 12 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys.

* WHEN...From early Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.

* 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...Strongest winds gusts are most likely near
  the foothills.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ058-062-122200-
/O.NEW.KSGX.HW.A.0009.211214T2000Z-211215T1200Z/
San Diego County Mountains-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Julian, Pine Valley, and Borrego Springs
300 AM PST Sun Dec 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 65 to 75 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...San Diego County Mountains and San Diego County 
  Deserts.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday 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...Strongest winds are expected along the
  mountain ridges and on the upper desert slope areas.
  
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
3 follow-up statements
274 
WWUS76 KSGX 122109
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
109 PM PST Sun Dec 12 2021

CAZ060-130600-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.A.0009.211214T1200Z-211215T0300Z/
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
Including the cities of Victorville, Hesperia, and Apple Valley
109 PM PST Sun Dec 12 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys.

* WHEN...From early Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.

* 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...Strongest winds gusts are most likely 
  near the foothills.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ058-062-130600-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.A.0009.211214T2000Z-211215T1200Z/
San Diego County Mountains-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Julian, Pine Valley, and Borrego Springs
109 PM PST Sun Dec 12 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 65 to 75 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...San Diego County Mountains and San Diego County 
  Deserts.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday 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...Strongest winds are expected along the 
  mountain ridges and on the upper desert slope areas.

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
485 
WWUS76 KSGX 130549
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
949 PM PST Sun Dec 12 2021

CAZ060-131400-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.A.0009.211214T1200Z-211215T0300Z/
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
Including the cities of Victorville, Hesperia, and Apple Valley
949 PM PST Sun Dec 12 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys.

* WHEN...From early Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.

* 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...Strongest winds gusts are most likely 
  near the foothills.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ058-062-131400-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.A.0009.211214T2000Z-211215T1200Z/
San Diego County Mountains-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Julian, Pine Valley, and Borrego Springs
949 PM PST Sun Dec 12 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 65 to 75 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...San Diego County Mountains and San Diego County 
  Deserts.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday 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...Strongest winds are expected along the 
  mountain ridges and on the upper desert slope areas.

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

jmb
716 
WWUS76 KSGX 131150
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
350 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

CAZ058-062-132200-
/O.UPG.KSGX.HW.A.0009.211214T2000Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSGX.HW.W.0010.211214T1200Z-211215T1200Z/
San Diego County Mountains-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Julian, Pine Valley, and Borrego Springs
350 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...San Diego County Mountains and San Diego County 
  Deserts.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* 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...Winds will be strongest along the ridges
  and into adjacent desert.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ060-132200-
/O.UPG.KSGX.HW.A.0009.211214T1200Z-211215T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KSGX.HW.W.0010.211214T1200Z-211215T1200Z/
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
Including the cities of Victorville, Hesperia, and Apple Valley
350 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* 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...Winds will be strongest near the  
  mountains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ055-056-132200-
/O.NEW.KSGX.HW.W.0010.211214T1200Z-211215T1200Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains-
Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City,
Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Wrightwood, 
and Idyllwild-Pine Cove
350 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains and Riverside County 
  Mountains.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* 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...Winds will be strongest along the ridges
  and into adjacent desert.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ043-057-061-065-552-132200-
/O.NEW.KSGX.WI.Y.0039.211214T1500Z-211215T0300Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-
Coachella Valley-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Orange County Coastal Areas-
Including the cities of Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Chula Vista, 
National City, San Diego, Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, 
Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, Coachella, Banning, 
Desert Hot Springs, Huntington Beach, and Costa Mesa
350 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas, Santa Ana Mountains 
  and Foothills, Coachella Valley, San Gorgonio Pass Near 
  Banning and Orange County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM PST Tuesday.

* 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 be strongest along the immediate
  coast, the Santa Ana Mountains and through the I-10 corridor into
  the Coachella Valley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 12, 1:54 AM PSTGale WatchSGX15 hr
Dec 12, 3:13 AM PSTWinter Storm WatchSGXRiverside, San Bernardino25 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.