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Wind Advisory 14, NWS San Diego, CA

March 8, 2021Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, California

NWS San Diego, CA issued this wind advisory at Mar 8, 2021, 7:47 AM PST for Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, California. It was in force for 62 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 8, 2021, 7:47 AM PST (15:47 UTC)
Expired
Mar 10, 2021, 10:00 PM PST
In force
62 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 15:50 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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, 3.8 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 2021-03-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 6 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2021-03-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -9 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
6 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-1 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
562 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
41 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-9 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
12 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

248 
WWUS76 KSGX 081547
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
747 AM PST Mon Mar 8 2021

CAZ065-090000-
/O.NEW.KSGX.WI.Y.0014.210308T1547Z-210312T1200Z/
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Banning and Desert Hot Springs
747 AM PST Mon Mar 8 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 to 60 mph at 
  times.
  

* WHERE...Through and below the San Gorgonio Pass into the far
  northern Coachella Valley.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds in the afternoons and
  evenings.

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
6 follow-up statements
162 
WWUS76 KSGX 090524
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
924 PM PST Mon Mar 8 2021

CAZ065-091400-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210312T1200Z/
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Banning and Desert Hot Springs
924 PM PST Mon Mar 8 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 to 60 mph at 
  times. 

* WHERE...Through and below the San Gorgonio Pass into the far 
  northern Coachella Valley. 

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds in the afternoons and 
  evenings. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Rodriguez
860 
WWUS76 KSGX 091110
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
310 AM PST Tue Mar 9 2021

CAZ060>062-092300-
/O.EXB.KSGX.WI.Y.0014.210309T1800Z-210310T0600Z/
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-Coachella Valley-
San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley, 
Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, 
Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, Coachella, and Borrego Springs
310 AM PST Tue Mar 9 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM PST
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys, Coachella Valley and San 
  Diego County Deserts.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The winds will make driving difficult...
  especially for motorists with high profile vehicles. Areas of 
  blowing dust and sand could locally reduce visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ065-092300-
/O.EXT.KSGX.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210311T0600Z/
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Banning and Desert Hot Springs
310 AM PST Tue Mar 9 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 70 mph.

* WHERE...San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The winds will make driving difficult...
  especially for motorists with high profile vehicles. Areas of 
  blowing dust and sand could locally reduce visibility at times.

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
979 
WWUS76 KSGX 092136
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
136 PM PST Tue Mar 9 2021

CAZ065-101100-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210311T0600Z/
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Banning and Desert Hot Springs
136 PM PST Tue Mar 9 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts 50 to 70 mph.

* WHERE...San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The winds will make driving difficult... 
  especially for motorists with high profile vehicles. Areas of 
  blowing dust and sand could locally reduce visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ060>062-100600-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210310T0600Z/
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-Coachella Valley-
San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley, 
Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, 
Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, Coachella, and Borrego Springs
136 PM PST Tue Mar 9 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys, Coachella Valley and San 
  Diego County Deserts.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The winds will make driving difficult... 
  especially for motorists with high profile vehicles. Areas of 
  blowing dust and sand could locally reduce visibility at times.

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
496 
WWUS76 KSGX 100549
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
949 PM PST Tue Mar 9 2021

CAZ060>062-100700-
/O.EXP.KSGX.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210310T0600Z/
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-Coachella Valley-
San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley, 
Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, 
Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, Coachella, and Borrego Springs
949 PM PST Tue Mar 9 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Gusty winds have largely subsided across the advisory areas
although locally breezy conditions will persist.

$$

CAZ065-101400-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210311T0600Z/
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Banning and Desert Hot Springs
949 PM PST Tue Mar 9 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.

* WHERE...San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The winds will make driving difficult... 
  especially for motorists with high profile vehicles. Areas of 
  blowing dust and sand could locally reduce visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Rodriguez
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/sandiego
109 
WWUS76 KSGX 101046
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
246 AM PST Wed Mar 10 2021

CAZ065-102315-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210311T0600Z/
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Banning and Desert Hot Springs
246 AM PST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* WHERE...San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* 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

17
700 
WWUS76 KSGX 102229
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
229 PM PST Wed Mar 10 2021

CAZ065-110600-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210311T0600Z/
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Banning and Desert Hot Springs
229 PM PST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* WHERE...San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* 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

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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.