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Wind Advisory 44, NWS San Diego, CA

December 31, 2021Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, California

NWS San Diego, CA issued this wind advisory at Dec 31, 2021, 3:29 AM PST for Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, California. It took effect at Dec 31, 2021, 2:00 PM PST. It was in force for 13 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 31, 2021, 3:29 AM PST (11:29 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 31, 2021, 2:00 PM PST
Expired
Jan 1, 2022, 3:00 AM PST
In force
13 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 11:33 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, 11.5 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 2021-12-31Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 12 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 00:00Z on 2021-12-31The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -16 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
12 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-34 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
981 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
37 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-16 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
72 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

489 
WWUS76 KSGX 311129
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
329 AM PST Fri Dec 31 2021

CAZ048-312300-
/O.NEW.KSGX.FR.Y.0009.220101T1200Z-220101T1600Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
Including the city of San Bernardino
329 AM PST Fri Dec 31 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland 
  Empire.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For lower-lying wind-sheltered more inland
  portions to the Inland Empire.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

CAZ055-056-058-060-062-065-312300-
/O.NEW.KSGX.WI.Y.0044.211231T2200Z-220101T1100Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains-
San Diego County Mountains-Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
San Diego County Deserts-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Big Bear City, Julian, Pine Valley, 
Apple Valley, Borrego Springs, and Desert Hot Springs
329 AM PST Fri Dec 31 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PST
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains, Riverside County 
  Mountains, San Diego County Mountains, Apple and Lucerne 
  Valleys, San Diego County Deserts and San Gorgonio Pass Near 
  Banning.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  There will be reduced visibility at times in the deserts from
  areas of blowing dust.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds along desert slopes of the
  mountains into adjacent desert areas in the northern Coachella
  Valley below the San Gorgonio Pass.

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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3 follow-up statements
159 
WWUS76 KSGX 312134
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
134 PM PST Fri Dec 31 2021

CAZ048-010600-
/O.CON.KSGX.FR.Y.0009.220101T1200Z-220101T1600Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
Including the city of San Bernardino
134 PM PST Fri Dec 31 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland 
  Empire.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For lower-lying wind-sheltered more inland
  portions to the Inland Empire. Frost will be likely and possibly
  more widespread on Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

CAZ055-056-058-060-062-065-010600-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0044.211231T2200Z-220101T1100Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains-
San Diego County Mountains-Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
San Diego County Deserts-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Big Bear City, Julian, Pine Valley, 
Apple Valley, Borrego Springs, and Desert Hot Springs
134 PM PST Fri Dec 31 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains, Riverside County 
  Mountains, San Diego County Mountains, Apple and Lucerne 
  Valleys, San Diego County Deserts and San Gorgonio Pass Near 
  Banning.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. There will be reduced visibility at times in the 
  deserts from areas of blowing dust.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds along desert slopes of 
  the mountains into adjacent desert areas in the northern 
  Coachella Valley below the San Gorgonio Pass.

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
307 
WWUS76 KSGX 010501
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
901 PM PST Fri Dec 31 2021

CAZ048-011400-
/O.CON.KSGX.FR.Y.0009.220101T1200Z-220101T1600Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
Including the city of San Bernardino
901 PM PST Fri Dec 31 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland 
  Empire.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For lower-lying wind-sheltered more 
  inland portions to the Inland Empire. Frost will be likely and 
  possibly more widespread on Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

CAZ055-056-058-060-062-065-011100-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-220101T1100Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains-
San Diego County Mountains-Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
San Diego County Deserts-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Big Bear City, Julian, Pine Valley, 
Apple Valley, Borrego Springs, and Desert Hot Springs
901 PM PST Fri Dec 31 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains, Riverside County 
  Mountains, San Diego County Mountains, Apple and Lucerne 
  Valleys, San Diego County Deserts and San Gorgonio Pass Near 
  Banning.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. There will be reduced visibility at times in the 
  deserts from areas of blowing dust.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds along desert slopes of 
  the mountains into adjacent desert areas in the northern 
  Coachella Valley below the San Gorgonio Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

jmb

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/sandiego
609 
WWUS76 KSGX 011120
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
320 AM PST Sat Jan 1 2022

CAZ062-020000-
/O.EXP.KSGX.WI.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-220101T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KSGX.FR.Y.0001.220102T0800Z-220102T1700Z/
San Diego County Deserts-
Including the city of Borrego Springs
320 AM PST Sat Jan 1 2022

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM PST
SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Temperatures are expected to drop to 33 to 36 degrees
  late tonight and Sunday morning.

* WHERE...San Diego County Deserts.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Frost is most likely at lower-lying wind-
  sheltered locations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

CAZ055-056-058-060-065-011230-
/O.EXP.KSGX.WI.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-220101T1100Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains-
San Diego County Mountains-Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Big Bear City, Julian, Pine Valley, 
Apple Valley, and Desert Hot Springs
320 AM PST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have dropped below Advisory criteria. Gusty westerly winds 
will continue until sunrise with gusts of 30 to 40 mph possible in
isolated spots. Weak to moderate northeast Santa Ana winds will 
develop this morning with gusts of 30 to 40 mph expected near 
Cajon Pass.


$$

CAZ048-020000-
/O.NEW.KSGX.FR.Y.0001.220102T0800Z-220102T1700Z/
/O.CON.KSGX.FR.Y.0009.220101T1200Z-220101T1600Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
Including the cities of Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, 
Moreno Valley, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, and Corona
320 AM PST Sat Jan 1 2022

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures of 33 to 36 degrees are expected early this
  morning and again late tonight through mid morning Sunday. 
  Temperatures may drop as low as 30 to 32 degrees in the coldest 
  wind- sheltered locations. 
 
* WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland 
  Empire.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST this morning, then again from midnight 
  tonight to 9 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures could drop below freezing in a
  few of the lower-lying wind-sheltered locations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

CAZ050-061-020000-
/O.NEW.KSGX.FR.Y.0001.220102T0800Z-220102T1700Z/
San Diego County Valleys-Coachella Valley-
Including the cities of Escondido, El Cajon, San Marcos, La Mesa,
Santee, Poway, Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, 
Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, and Coachella
320 AM PST Sat Jan 1 2022

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures of 33 to 36 degrees are expected late
  tonight through mid morning Sunday. Temperatures may drop as low
  as 30 to 32 degrees in the coldest wind-sheltered locations. 

* WHERE...San Diego County Valleys and Coachella Valley.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures could drop below freezing in a
  few of the lower-lying wind-sheltered locations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

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.