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High Wind Warning 2, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

January 8, 202311 counties in California

NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued this high wind warning at Jan 8, 2023, 11:31 AM PST for 11 counties in California. It took effect at Jan 8, 2023, 8:00 PM PST. It was in force for 14 hr. 57 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
Jan 8, 2023, 11:31 AM PST (19:31 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 8, 2023, 8:00 PM PST
Expired
Jan 9, 2023, 10:00 AM PST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Counties Alameda County, CA, City and County of San Francisco, CA, Contra Costa County, CA, Marin County, CA, Monterey County, CA, Napa County, CA, San Benito County, CA, San Mateo County, CA, Santa Clara County, CA, Santa Cruz County, CA, Sonoma County, CA

The radar

The San Francisco radar (KMUX), 46 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:31 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
Jan 9, 1:09 AM PSTFLOOD3 Ene Santa Clara, CAROADWAY FLOODING.
Jan 9, 6:00 AM PSTFLOODRedwood City, CAROADWAY FLOODING.
Jan 9, 6:12 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Nnw Castroville, CATREE DOWN, BLOCKING EB LANE OF TRAFFIC.
Jan 9, 6:13 AM PSTFLOOD4 Sse Gilroy, CAVERY DEEP WATER, BOTH LANES FLOODED.
Jan 9, 6:16 AM PSTFLOOD7 Wsw Felton, CAROADWAY FLOODING.
Jan 9, 6:20 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 N Scotts Valley, CATREE DOWN BLOCKING BOTH LANES, TELEPHONE/POWER WIRES DOWN IN ROADWAY AS WELL.
Jan 9, 6:27 AM PSTFLOOD25 E King City, CAMUD, DIRT, AND ROCK ON BOTH SIDES OF ROADWAY.
Jan 9, 6:28 AM PSTFLOOD3 N Interlaken, CAMUD, DIRT, AND ROCK IN ROADWAY.
Jan 9, 6:28 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Sw Aptos Hills-Larkin, CAEUCALYPTUS TREE LEANING OVER ROADWAY.
Jan 9, 6:30 AM PSTFLOOD1 N Santa Cruz, CARIVER FLOODING IN PARADISE PARK NEAR SAINT BERNARD ST ALONG THE SAN LORENZO RIVER.
Jan 9, 6:30 AM PSTFLOOD9 Se King City, CAMUDSLIDES AND BOULDERS IN ROADWAY.
Jan 9, 6:37 AM PSTFLOOD1 Ne Felton, CATREE LEANING ON BRIDGE, CREEK OVERFLOWING ONTO BRIDGE.
Jan 9, 6:41 AM PSTFLOOD2 Nnw Morgan Hill, CAMUDSLIDES IN SLOW LANE.
Jan 9, 6:45 AM PSTFLOOD1 Ne Felton, CASAFEWAY PARKING LOT FLOODED, VEHICLES GETTING STUCK.
Jan 9, 6:50 AM PSTFLOOD6 Se Salinas, CAROADWAY FLOODING.
Jan 9, 6:53 AM PSTFLOOD12 Sw Portola Valley, CABOTH LANES BLOCKED BY MUDSLIDE.
Jan 9, 6:53 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Se Del Monte Forest, CAWIRES HANGING LOW OVER ROAD.
Jan 9, 6:54 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG8 S Del Monte Forest, CATELEPHONE POLE ABOUT TO FALL, HANGING ON BY A WIRE.
Jan 9, 6:56 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Ne Felton, CAFLOODING IN ROADWAY. TREE AND WIRES DOWN IN ROAD.
Jan 9, 7:00 AM PSTFLOOD8 Nnw Gonzales, CAROADWAY FLOODINF.
Jan 9, 7:02 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 S Aptos, CATREE DOWN ACROSS BOTH LANES.
Jan 9, 7:03 AM PSTFLOOD8 Ese Gilroy, CABOULDERS FALLING INTO WESTBOUND LANE.
Jan 9, 7:03 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Ese Scotts Valley, CATREE DOWN IN ROADWAY.
Jan 9, 7:05 AM PSTFLOOD1 Ssw Salinas, CAROADWAY FLOODING.
Jan 9, 7:21 AM PSTFLOOD1 Nne Santa Cruz, CAROAD CLOSED DUE TO RIVER FLOODING.
Jan 9, 7:25 AM PSTFLOOD1 E Dublin, CAROADWAY FLOODING, ABOUT A FOOT DEEP.
Jan 9, 7:26 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Nne Corralitos, CATREE RESTING ON POWER LINES, ANOTHER OWN IN ROADWAY.
Jan 9, 7:27 AM PSTFLOOD3 Wsw Freedom, CAROADWAY FLOODING.
Jan 9, 7:28 AM PSTFLOOD1 Ssw Castro Valley, CAROADWAY FLOODING.
Jan 9, 7:29 AM PSTFLOOD1 Wsw Boyes Hot Springs, CAROADWAY FLOODING.
Jan 9, 7:29 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Wsw Aptos Hills-Larki, CATREE BLOCKING EASTBOUND LANE OF TRAFFIC.
Jan 9, 7:36 AM PSTFLOOD3 Ene Santa Clara, CAMUDLSIDE BLOCKING ALL LANES AND TREES DOWN.
Jan 9, 7:40 AM PSTFLOOD1 Nne Forestville, CAROADWAY FLOODING.
Jan 9, 7:43 AM PSTFLOOD1 Ssw Salinas, CAMUD/DIRT/ROCK IN ROADWAY.
Jan 9, 7:56 AM PSTFLOOD1 Ene Aptos, CAROAD HAS COLLAPSED AT SB LANES.
Jan 9, 8:02 AM PSTFLOOD1 Wsw Soquel, CASOQUEL CREEK FLOODING NEARBY OLD MILL MOBILE HOME PARK.
Jan 9, 8:25 AM PSTFLOOD3 S Lexington Hills, CAMUDSLIDE BLOCKING LANES.
Jan 9, 8:30 AM PSTFLOOD1 Ese Novato, CAROADWAY FLOODING.
Jan 9, 8:30 AM PSTFLOOD1 Nne Santa Cruz, CAPILLAR TO BRIDGE COLLAPSED, VEHICLES STILL PASSING OVER BRIDGE.
Jan 9, 8:45 AM PSTFLOOD3 Wsw Tamalpais-Homeste, CAROCKS IN ROADWAY.
Jan 9, 8:48 AM PSTFLOOD1 N Felton, CAPEOPLE HAVING TO BE RESCUED VIA JET SKI AFTER BEING STRANDED IN THEIR HOMES DUE TO FLOODING.
Jan 9, 8:55 AM PSTFLOOD4 Ssw Windsor, CAROADWAY FLOODING. SLUSSER ROAD CLOSED.
Jan 9, 9:00 AM PSTFLOOD1 Nne Forestville, CAROAD CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING - WOHLER ROAD.
Jan 9, 9:00 AM PSTFLOOD1 Wnw Interlaken, CAROAD CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING. SOURCE WAZE.
Jan 9, 9:00 AM PSTFLOOD3 Sse Del Monte Forest, CAFLOODING AT CARMEL LAGOON HAS PROMPTED EVACUATION ORDERS FOR RESIDENTS LIVING NEARBY AND ALONG CARMEL VALLEY ROAD.
Jan 9, 9:30 AM PSTFLOOD3 S Lexington Hills, CASINKHOLE OPENING UP IN ROADWAY, FORCING VEHICLES TO TURN AROUND.
Jan 9, 9:40 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG6 Nne Hollister, CATREE DOWN IN ROADWAY, COMSTOCK ROAD.
Jan 9, 9:44 AM PSTFLOOD6 Se Salinas, CAROADWAY FLOODING.
Jan 9, 9:55 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 N Las Lomas, CATREE DOWN IN ROADWAY, LOTS OF BRANCHES AS WELL. BLOCKING BOTH LANES OF TRAFFIC.
Jan 9, 9:56 AM PSTFLOOD16 Ssw Carmel Valley Vi, CAMUD, DIRT, ROCK IN ROADWAY.
Jan 9, 9:58 AM PSTFLOOD1 Ene Castroville, CAROADWAY FLOODING, LOTS OF WATER COMING INTO EB LANE.
Jan 9, 9:58 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG4 Ese Livermore, CAPOWER POLE LEANING OVER ROAD.
Jan 9, 9:59 AM PSTFLOOD4 Se Sonoma, CAROADWAY FLOODING. ROAD BEING SHUT DOWN.
Jan 9, 10:01 AM PSTFLOOD5 N Hollister, CAROADWAY FLOODING, STANDING WATER ON BRIDGE SR 156.
Jan 9, 10:04 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Sse San Juan Bautista, CATREE DOWN ACROSS BOTH LANES.
Jan 9, 10:05 AM PSTFLOOD2 Wsw Hollister, CAMUD, ROCK, DIRT IN ROADWAY.
Jan 9, 10:07 AM PSTFLOODLexington Hills, CAMUDSLIDE BLOCKING BOTH LANES OF TRADDIC.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Oakland, CA (KOAK), launched 12:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 24 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, Oakland, CA at 12:00Z on 2023-01-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 339 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, Oakland, CA at 12:00Z on 2023-01-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 61 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
339 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-6 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
711 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
81 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
61 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
164 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.1
Supercell composite
0.4

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

770 
WWUS76 KMTR 081931
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
1131 AM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

CAZ502>506-090345-
/O.NEW.KMTR.HW.W.0002.230109T0400Z-230109T1600Z/
Marin Coastal Range-Sonoma Coastal Range-
North Bay Interior Mountains-
Coastal North Bay...Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
North Bay Interior Valleys-
1131 AM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected
  in the valley locations. 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  above 1000 feet. Local gusts to around 80 mph along the coast 
  and highest peaks.

* WHERE...Marin Coastal Range, Sonoma Coastal Range, North Bay 
  Interior Mountains, Coastal North Bay, Including Point Reyes 
  National Seashore and North Bay Interior Valleys.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM PST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to very saturated soils, even winds 
  on the lower end of the speed range can cause downed trees. 
  When trees fall, this can be a threat to lives, cause power 
  outages, and add debris to waterways which can exacerbate 
  flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ006-508>510-512>515-529-090345-
/O.NEW.KMTR.HW.W.0002.230109T0400Z-230109T1800Z/
San Francisco-San Francisco Bay Shoreline-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-East Bay Interior Valleys-
Santa Cruz Mountains-Santa Clara Valley...including San Jose-
Eastern Santa Clara Hills-East Bay Hills-Northern Monterey Bay-
1131 AM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected
  in the valley locations. 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph
  above 1000 feet. Local gusts to around 80 mph along the coast 
  and highest peaks.

* WHERE...San Francisco Peninsula, Santa Cruz county, East and
  South Bay.
  

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to very saturated soils, even winds 
  on the lower end of the speed range can cause downed trees. 
  When trees fall, this can be a threat to lives, cause power 
  outages, and add debris to waterways which can exacerbate 
  flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ516>518-528-530-090345-
/O.NEW.KMTR.HW.W.0002.230109T0400Z-230110T0000Z/
Southern Salinas Valley...Arroyo Seco...and Lake San Antonio-
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest-
Mountains of San Benito and Interior Monterey County including
Pinnacles National Park-
Northern Salinas Valley...Hollister Valley...and Carmel Valley-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
1131 AM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected
  in the valley locations. 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph
  above 1000 feet. Local gusts to around 80 mph along the coast 
  and highest peaks.

* WHERE...Southern Salinas Valley, Arroyo Seco, and Lake San 
  Antonio, Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest, 
  Mountains of San Benito and Interior Monterey County including 
  Pinnacles National Park, Northern Salinas Valley, Hollister 
  Valley, and Carmel Valley and Southern Monterey Bay and Big 
  Sur Coast.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to very saturated soils, even winds 
  on the lower end of the speed range can cause downed trees. 
  When trees fall, this can be a threat to lives, cause power 
  outages, and add debris to waterways which can exacerbate 
  flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/mtr
4 follow-up statements
810 
WWUS76 KMTR 090326
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
726 PM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

CAZ502>506-091230-
/O.CON.KMTR.HW.W.0002.230109T0400Z-230109T1600Z/
Marin Coastal Range-Sonoma Coastal Range-
North Bay Interior Mountains-
Coastal North Bay...Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
North Bay Interior Valleys-
726 PM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected in the valley locations. 35 to 50 mph with gusts up 
  to 80 mph above 1000 feet. Local gusts to around 80 mph along 
  the coast and highest peaks.

* WHERE...Marin Coastal Range, Sonoma Coastal Range, North Bay 
  Interior Mountains, Coastal North Bay, Including Point Reyes 
  National Seashore and North Bay Interior Valleys.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM PST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to very saturated soils, even winds 
  on the lower end of the speed range can cause downed trees. 
  When trees fall, this can be a threat to lives, cause power 
  outages, and add debris to waterways which can exacerbate 
  flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ006-508>510-512>515-529-091230-
/O.CON.KMTR.HW.W.0002.230109T0400Z-230109T1800Z/
San Francisco-San Francisco Bay Shoreline-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-East Bay Interior Valleys-
Santa Cruz Mountains-Santa Clara Valley...including San Jose-
Eastern Santa Clara Hills-East Bay Hills-Northern Monterey Bay-
726 PM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected in the valley locations. 35 to 50 mph with gusts up 
  to 80 mph above 1000 feet. Local gusts to around 80 mph along 
  the coast and highest peaks.

* WHERE...San Francisco Peninsula, Santa Cruz county, East and 
  South Bay.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to very saturated soils, even winds 
  on the lower end of the speed range can cause downed trees. 
  When trees fall, this can be a threat to lives, cause power 
  outages, and add debris to waterways which can exacerbate 
  flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ516>518-528-530-091230-
/O.CON.KMTR.HW.W.0002.230109T0400Z-230110T0000Z/
Southern Salinas Valley...Arroyo Seco...and Lake San Antonio-
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest-
Mountains of San Benito and Interior Monterey County including
Pinnacles National Park-
Northern Salinas Valley...Hollister Valley...and Carmel Valley-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
726 PM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected in the valley locations. 35 to 50 mph with gusts up 
  to 80 mph above 1000 feet. Local gusts to around 80 mph along 
  the coast and highest peaks.

* WHERE...Southern Salinas Valley, Arroyo Seco, and Lake San 
  Antonio, Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest, 
  Mountains of San Benito and Interior Monterey County including 
  Pinnacles National Park, Northern Salinas Valley, Hollister 
  Valley, and Carmel Valley and Southern Monterey Bay and Big 
  Sur Coast.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to very saturated soils, even winds 
  on the lower end of the speed range can cause downed trees. 
  When trees fall, this can be a threat to lives, cause power 
  outages, and add debris to waterways which can exacerbate 
  flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/mtr
094 
WWUS76 KMTR 090750
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
1150 PM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

CAZ502>506-091600-
/O.CON.KMTR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230109T1600Z/
Marin Coastal Range-Sonoma Coastal Range-
North Bay Interior Mountains-
Coastal North Bay...Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
North Bay Interior Valleys-
1150 PM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected
  in the valley locations. 35 to 50 mph with local gusts to 
  around 80 mph along the coast and highest peaks.

* WHERE...Marin Coastal Range, Sonoma Coastal Range, North Bay 
  Interior Mountains, Coastal North Bay, Including Point Reyes 
  National Seashore and North Bay Interior Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to very saturated soils, even winds 
  on the lower end of the speed range can cause downed trees. 
  When trees fall, this can be a threat to lives, cause power 
  outages, and add debris to waterways which can exacerbate 
  flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ006-508>510-512>515-529-091600-
/O.CON.KMTR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230109T1800Z/
San Francisco-San Francisco Bay Shoreline-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-East Bay Interior Valleys-
Santa Cruz Mountains-Santa Clara Valley...including San Jose-
Eastern Santa Clara Hills-East Bay Hills-Northern Monterey Bay-
1150 PM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected
  in the valley locations. 35 to 50 mph with local gusts to 
  around 80 mph along the coast and highest peaks.

* WHERE...San Francisco Peninsula, Santa Cruz county, East and 
  South Bay.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to very saturated soils, even winds 
  on the lower end of the speed range can cause downed trees. 
  When trees fall, this can be a threat to lives, cause power 
  outages, and add debris to waterways which can exacerbate 
  flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ516>518-528-530-091600-
/O.CON.KMTR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230110T0000Z/
Southern Salinas Valley...Arroyo Seco...and Lake San Antonio-
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest-
Mountains of San Benito and Interior Monterey County including
Pinnacles National Park-
Northern Salinas Valley...Hollister Valley...and Carmel Valley-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
1150 PM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected
  in the valley locations. 35 to 50 mph with local gusts to 
  around 80 mph along the coast and highest peaks.

* WHERE...Southern Salinas Valley, Arroyo Seco, and Lake San 
  Antonio, Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest, 
  Mountains of San Benito and Interior Monterey County including 
  Pinnacles National Park, Northern Salinas Valley, Hollister 
  Valley, and Carmel Valley and Southern Monterey Bay and Big 
  Sur Coast.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to very saturated soils, even winds 
  on the lower end of the speed range can cause downed trees. 
  When trees fall, this can be a threat to lives, cause power 
  outages, and add debris to waterways which can exacerbate 
  flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/mtr
106 
WWUS76 KMTR 091544
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
744 AM PST Mon Jan 9 2023

CAZ502>506-091645-
/O.EXP.KMTR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230109T1600Z/
Marin Coastal Range-Sonoma Coastal Range-
North Bay Interior Mountains-
Coastal North Bay...Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
North Bay Interior Valleys-
744 AM PST Mon Jan 9 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM PST THIS MORNING...



$$

CAZ006-508>510-512>515-529-091800-
/O.CON.KMTR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230109T1800Z/
San Francisco-San Francisco Bay Shoreline-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-East Bay Interior Valleys-
Santa Cruz Mountains-Santa Clara Valley...including San Jose-
Eastern Santa Clara Hills-East Bay Hills-Northern Monterey Bay-
744 AM PST Mon Jan 9 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of California. 

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.

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



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ516>518-528-530-100000-
/O.CON.KMTR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230110T0000Z/
Southern Salinas Valley...Arroyo Seco...and Lake San Antonio-
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest-
Mountains of San Benito and Interior Monterey County including
Pinnacles National Park-
Northern Salinas Valley...Hollister Valley...and Carmel Valley-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
744 AM PST Mon Jan 9 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Salinas Valley, Arroyo Seco, and Lake San 
  Antonio, Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest, 
  Mountains of San Benito and Interior Monterey County including 
  Pinnacles National Park, Northern Salinas Valley, Hollister 
  Valley, and Carmel Valley and Southern Monterey Bay and Big 
  Sur Coast.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.

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



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/mtr
858 
WWUS76 KMTR 091755
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
955 AM PST Mon Jan 9 2023

CAZ516>518-528-530-091900-
/O.CAN.KMTR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230110T0000Z/
Southern Salinas Valley...Arroyo Seco...and Lake San Antonio-
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest-
Mountains of San Benito and Interior Monterey County including
Pinnacles National Park-
Northern Salinas Valley...Hollister Valley...and Carmel Valley-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
955 AM PST Mon Jan 9 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The strongest winds with the current system are ending as the
front moves through the Central Coast. Another round of strong and
gusty southerly winds is forecast Tuesday as the next front moves
through.

$$

CAZ006-508>510-512>515-529-091900-
/O.EXP.KMTR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230109T1800Z/
San Francisco-San Francisco Bay Shoreline-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-East Bay Interior Valleys-
Santa Cruz Mountains-Santa Clara Valley...including San Jose-
Eastern Santa Clara Hills-East Bay Hills-Northern Monterey Bay-
955 AM PST Mon Jan 9 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

The strongest winds are ending as the front moves to the south.

Another round of strong and gusty southerly winds is forecast 
Tuesday as the next front moves through.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/mtr

The office that day

Everything else NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 7, 4:43 PM PSTAreal Flood AdvisoryMTRMonterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz93 min
Jan 7, 8:17 PM PSTSpecial Marine WarningMTR28 min
Jan 7, 8:55 PM PSTSpecial Marine WarningMTR80 min
Jan 7, 10:14 PM PSTSpecial Marine WarningMTR46 min
Jan 7, 10:38 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementMTRMarin, Sonoma22 min
Jan 7, 11:05 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementMTRMarin, Sonoma40 min
Jan 7, 11:09 PM PSTSpecial Marine WarningMTR36 min
Jan 7, 11:27 PM PSTAreal Flood AdvisoryMTRMonterey3 hr
Jan 7, 11:50 PM PSTSpecial Marine WarningMTR25 min
Jan 8, 12:06 AM PSTSpecial Weather StatementMTRSan Mateo24 min
Jan 8, 2:38 AM PSTGale WatchMTR6 hr
Jan 8, 2:38 AM PSTGale WarningMTR30 hr
Jan 8, 2:38 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMTR18 hr
Jan 8, 5:05 AM PSTSpecial Weather StatementMTRMarin25 min
Jan 8, 9:28 AM PSTRiver Flood WarningMTRSanta Clara30 hr
Jan 8, 12:32 PM PSTRiver Flood WarningMTRMonterey34 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.