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High Wind Warning 13, NWS San Diego, CA

December 30, 2022San Bernardino County, California

NWS San Diego, CA issued this high wind warning at Dec 30, 2022, 8:51 PM PST for San Bernardino County, California. It took effect at Dec 31, 2022, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 15 hr. 4 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Dec 30, 2022, 8:51 PM PST (04:51 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 31, 2022, 10:00 AM PST
Expired
Jan 1, 2023, 1:00 AM PST
In force
15 hr
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 04:55 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 31, 4:01 PM PSTDENSE FOG2 E Joshua Tree, CACHP REPORTS HEAVY FOG WITH VISIBILITY BETWEEN 50 AND 100 FEET FROM HESS TO INDIAN CANYON IN THE MORONGO GRADE.
Dec 31, 6:10 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 542 E Adelanto, CAAWOS STATION KVCV VICTORVILLE AIRPORT.
Dec 31, 7:40 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 757 Nne Lytle Creek, CAMESONET STATION SE338 CAJON LOOKOUT (SCE338).
Dec 31, 8:40 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 626 S Lucerne Valley, CAMESONET STATION SE484 LUCERNE VALLEY (SCE484).

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Las Vegas, NV (KVEF), launched 00:00Z, 4.9 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 00:00Z on 2022-12-31Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2022-12-31The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 171 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
937 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
54 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
171 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
314 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

892 
WWUS76 KSGX 310451
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
851 PM PST Fri Dec 30 2022

CAZ055-060-311400-
/O.UPG.KSGX.HW.A.0011.221231T1800Z-230101T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSGX.HW.W.0013.221231T1800Z-230102T0000Z/
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, Apple Valley, and Lucerne Valley
851 PM PST Fri Dec 30 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 4 PM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
  Isolated gusts up to 75 mph possible along the desert slopes.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 4 PM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ043-048-050-056>058-061-062-065-552-554-311400-
/O.NEW.KSGX.WI.Y.0056.230101T0400Z-230102T0000Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
San Diego County Valleys-Riverside County Mountains-
Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-San Diego County Mountains-
Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts-
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-Orange County Coastal Areas-
Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, 
Chula Vista, National City, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino,
Ontario, Moreno Valley, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, 
Escondido, El Cajon, San Marcos, La Mesa, Santee, Poway, 
Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Julian, Pine Valley, Indio, Palm Springs, 
Cathedral City, Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, 
Coachella, Borrego Springs, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, 
Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, San Clemente, Santa Ana, Anaheim, 
Garden Grove, Irvine, Orange, Fullerton, and Mission Viejo
851 PM PST Fri Dec 30 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SATURDAY TO 4 PM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected. Isolated gusts up to 55 mph possible along hilltops 
  and mountain slopes.

* WHERE...Portions of Southwest California.

* WHEN...From 8 PM Saturday to 4 PM PST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

JMB
4 follow-up statements
726 
WWUS76 KSGX 311236
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
436 AM PST Sat Dec 31 2022

CAZ055-060-312100-
/O.EXT.KSGX.HW.W.0013.221231T1800Z-230101T0900Z/
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, Apple Valley, and Lucerne Valley
436 AM PST Sat Dec 31 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected. Isolated gusts up to 75 mph possible along the 
  desert slopes and foothill areas.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 1 AM PST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...DETAILS...Heavy rain and fog, in addition
  to the wind, will reduce visibility at times and create a 
  hazard for New Year's Eve travel. The snow level will begin 
  above 7000 feet, but will fall after midnight, possibly icing up
  roads above 6000 feet.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ043-048-050-056>058-061-062-065-552-554-312100-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0056.230101T0400Z-230102T0000Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
San Diego County Valleys-Riverside County Mountains-
Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-San Diego County Mountains-
Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts-
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-Orange County Coastal Areas-
Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, 
Chula Vista, National City, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino,
Ontario, Moreno Valley, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, 
Escondido, El Cajon, San Marcos, La Mesa, Santee, Poway, 
Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Julian, Pine Valley, Indio, Palm Springs, 
Cathedral City, Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, 
Coachella, Borrego Springs, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, 
Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, San Clemente, Santa Ana, Anaheim, 
Garden Grove, Irvine, Orange, Fullerton, and Mission Viejo
436 AM PST Sat Dec 31 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds through late evening, becoming west 15 to
  25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph at lower elevations. Southwest to
  west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to locally 60 mph over the
  mountains and desert slopes.

* WHERE...Portions of Southwest California.

* WHEN...From 8 PM today to 4 PM PST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
029 
WWUS76 KSGX 312056
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1256 PM PST Sat Dec 31 2022

CAZ055-060-010600-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230101T0900Z/
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, Apple Valley, and Lucerne Valley
1256 PM PST Sat Dec 31 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
  Isolated gusts up to 75 mph along the desert slopes and
  foothills.

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

* WHEN...Through 1 AM Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...DETAILS...Heavy rain and fog will reduce 
  visibility at times and create a hazard for New Year's Eve 
  travel. The snow level will begin above 7000 feet, but will fall
  after midnight, possibly icing up roads above 6000 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ056-058-061-062-065-010600-
/O.EXT.KSGX.WI.Y.0056.230101T0400Z-230102T0300Z/
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, and Borrego Springs
1256 PM PST Sat Dec 31 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM  
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds through late evening, becoming west 15 
  to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph at lower elevations. 
  Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to locally 
  60 mph over the mountains and desert slopes.

* WHERE...The San Diego and Riverside County mountains and
  deserts. 

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 7 PM Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ043-048-050-057-552-554-010600-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0056.230101T0400Z-230102T0000Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
San Diego County Valleys-Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-
Orange County Coastal Areas-Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, 
Chula Vista, National City, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino,
Ontario, Moreno Valley, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, 
Escondido, El Cajon, San Marcos, La Mesa, Santee, Poway, 
Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, 
San Clemente, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Garden Grove, Irvine, Orange, 
Fullerton, and Mission Viejo
1256 PM PST Sat Dec 31 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds through late evening, becoming west 15 
  to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph at lower elevations. 
  Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to locally 
  60 mph over the mountains and desert slopes.

* WHERE...The coastal and valley areas.

* WHEN...From 8 PM today to 4 PM Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Moede
125 
WWUS76 KSGX 010545
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
945 PM PST Sat Dec 31 2022

CAZ055-060-010900-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230101T0900Z/
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, Apple Valley, and Lucerne Valley
945 PM PST Sat Dec 31 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected. Isolated gusts up to 75 mph along the desert slopes 
  and foothills.

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

* WHEN...Through 1 AM Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive. Secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ043-048-050-057-552-554-011345-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-230102T0000Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
San Diego County Valleys-Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-
Orange County Coastal Areas-Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, 
Chula Vista, National City, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino,
Ontario, Moreno Valley, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, 
Escondido, El Cajon, San Marcos, La Mesa, Santee, Poway, 
Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, 
San Clemente, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Garden Grove, Irvine, Orange, 
Fullerton, and Mission Viejo
945 PM PST Sat Dec 31 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds through late evening, becoming west 15 to 25
  mph with gusts up to 35 mph at lower elevations. 

* WHERE...The coastal and valley areas.

* WHEN...Through 4 PM Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ056-058-061-062-065-011345-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-230102T0300Z/
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, and Borrego Springs
945 PM PST Sat Dec 31 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50
  mph. Local gusts to 60 mph over the ridges and desert slopes.

* WHERE...The San Diego and Riverside County mountains and 
  deserts.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 7 PM Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

SS
693 
WWUS76 KSGX 010849
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1249 AM PST Sun Jan 1 2023

CAZ055-060-011000-
/O.EXP.KSGX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230101T0900Z/
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, Apple Valley, and Lucerne Valley
1249 AM PST Sun Jan 1 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING...

The strongest wind potential has ended but gusty westerly winds
will continue into Sunday.

$$

CAZ043-048-050-057-552-554-011700-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-230102T0000Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
San Diego County Valleys-Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-
Orange County Coastal Areas-Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, 
Chula Vista, National City, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino,
Ontario, Moreno Valley, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, 
Escondido, El Cajon, San Marcos, La Mesa, Santee, Poway, 
Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, 
San Clemente, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Garden Grove, Irvine, Orange, 
Fullerton, and Mission Viejo
1249 AM PST Sun Jan 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds through late evening, becoming west 15 to 
  25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph at lower elevations.

* WHERE...The coastal and valley areas.

* WHEN...Through 4 PM Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ056-058-061-062-065-011700-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-230102T0300Z/
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, and Borrego Springs
1249 AM PST Sun Jan 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50
  mph. Local gusts to 65 mph over the ridges and desert slopes.

* WHERE...The San Diego and Riverside County mountains and 
  deserts.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 7 PM Sunday.

* 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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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.