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Wind Advisory 24, NWS San Diego, CA

April 13, 2021Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, California

NWS San Diego, CA issued this wind advisory at Apr 13, 2021, 4:08 AM PDT for Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, California. It took effect at Apr 13, 2021, 3:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 35 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 13, 2021, 4:08 AM PDT (11:08 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 13, 2021, 3:00 PM PDT
Expired
Apr 15, 2021, 2:00 AM PDT
In force
35 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 11:09 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, 11.1 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 00:00Z on 2021-04-13Temperature 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 2021-04-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -29 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
812 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
17 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-29 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
34 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

457 
WWUS76 KSGX 131108
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
408 AM PDT Tue Apr 13 2021

CAZ062-065-132300-
/O.NEW.KSGX.WI.Y.0024.210413T2200Z-210414T1200Z/
San Diego County Deserts-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the city of Desert Hot Springs
408 AM PDT Tue Apr 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...San Diego County Deserts and San Gorgonio Pass Near 
  Banning.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT 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 strongest winds are expected during the
  evening. The strongest winds in San Diego County are expected 
  in the southeastern part of the county along Interstate 8 near 
  Imperial County. 

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
5 follow-up statements
571 
WWUS76 KSGX 132041
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
141 PM PDT Tue Apr 13 2021

CAZ062-065-141200-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0024.210413T2200Z-210414T1200Z/
San Diego County Deserts-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the city of Desert Hot Springs
141 PM PDT Tue Apr 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...San Diego County Deserts and San Gorgonio Pass Near 
  Banning.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could cause blowing dust, sharply reducing
  visibility. Wind gusts could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected during the
  evening. The strongest winds in San Diego County are expected in
  the southeastern part of the county along Interstate 8 near
  Imperial County.

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
238 
WWUS76 KSGX 140440
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
940 PM PDT Tue Apr 13 2021

CAZ062-065-141200-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210414T1200Z/
San Diego County Deserts-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the city of Desert Hot Springs
940 PM PDT Tue Apr 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...San Diego County Deserts and San Gorgonio Pass Near 
  Banning.

* WHEN...Through 5 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could cause blowing dust, sharply 
  reducing visibility. Wind gusts could blow around unsecured 
  objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected during 
  the evening. The strongest winds in San Diego County are 
  expected in the southeastern part of the county along 
  Interstate 8 near Imperial County.

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
300 
WWUS76 KSGX 140919
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
219 AM PDT Wed Apr 14 2021

CAZ062-065-142230-
/O.EXT.KSGX.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210415T0500Z/
San Diego County Deserts-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the city of Desert Hot Springs
219 AM PDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 65 mph.

* WHERE...San Diego County Deserts and San Gorgonio Pass Near 
  Banning.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT 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...Winds will subside some during the morning,
  then strengthen again for the afternoon and early evening.

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
577 
WWUS76 KSGX 141551
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
851 AM PDT Wed Apr 14 2021

CAZ055-056-058-061-150900-
/O.EXB.KSGX.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210415T0900Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains-
San Diego County Mountains-Coachella Valley-
Including the cities of Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, 
La Quinta, and Coachella
851 AM PDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains, Riverside County 
  Mountains, San Diego County Mountains and Coachella Valley.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Blowing dust and sand could lead to sudden
  restrictions in visibility. Gusty winds could blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few 
  power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will strengthen late this afternoon
  and peak this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ062-065-150900-
/O.EXT.KSGX.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210415T0900Z/
San Diego County Deserts-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Borrego Springs and Desert Hot Springs
851 AM PDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Localized
  gusts to 65 mph downwind of the San Gorgonio Pass in the
  Whitewater area.

* WHERE...San Diego County Deserts and San Gorgonio Pass Near 
  Banning.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Blowing dust and sand could lead to sudden
  restrictions in visibility Gusty winds could blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few 
  power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will strengthen late this afternoon
  and peak this evening.

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
954 
WWUS76 KSGX 150450
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
950 PM PDT Wed Apr 14 2021

CAZ055-056-058-061-062-065-150900-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210415T0900Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains-
San Diego County Mountains-Coachella Valley-
San Diego County Deserts-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, 
La Quinta, Coachella, Borrego Springs, and Desert Hot Springs
950 PM PDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Localized 
  gusts to 65 mph downwind of the San Gorgonio Pass in the 
  Whitewater area.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Blowing dust and sand could lead to sudden 
  restrictions in visibility. 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.