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Wind Advisory 23, NWS San Diego, CA

March 20, 2023Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, California

NWS San Diego, CA issued this wind advisory at Mar 20, 2023, 4:45 AM PDT for Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, California. It took effect at Mar 21, 2023, 6:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 16 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 20, 2023, 4:45 AM PDT (11:45 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 21, 2023, 6:00 AM PDT
Expired
Mar 21, 2023, 10:00 PM PDT
In force
16 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 11:47 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, 11.8 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 00:00Z on 2023-03-20Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, San Diego, CA at 00:00Z on 2023-03-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 133 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
1478 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
52 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
133 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
343 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

734 
WWUS76 KSGX 201145
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
445 AM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

CAZ043-057-552-554-202245-
/O.UPG.KSGX.HW.A.0007.230321T1400Z-230322T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSGX.HW.W.0008.230321T1300Z-230322T0500Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-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, Huntington Beach, 
Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, San Clemente, Santa Ana,
Anaheim, Garden Grove, Irvine, Orange, Fullerton, 
and Mission Viejo
445 AM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas, Santa Ana Mountains 
  and Foothills, Orange County Coastal Areas and Orange County 
  Inland Areas.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty southwest to west winds will 
  continue for late Tuesday night into Wednesday, but not quite as
  strong.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ060-202245-
/O.UPG.KSGX.HW.A.0007.230321T1400Z-230322T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSGX.HW.W.0008.230321T1700Z-230322T0500Z/
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
Including the cities of Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley, 
and Lucerne Valley
445 AM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty southwest to west winds will 
  continue for late Tuesday night into Wednesday, but not quite as
  strong.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ065-202245-
/O.UPG.KSGX.HW.A.0007.230321T1400Z-230322T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSGX.HW.W.0008.230321T1700Z-230322T0500Z/
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
445 AM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty southwest to west winds will 
  continue for late Tuesday night into Wednesday, but not quite as
  strong.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ062-202245-
/O.UPG.KSGX.HW.A.0007.230321T1400Z-230322T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSGX.HW.W.0008.230321T1700Z-230322T0500Z/
San Diego County Deserts-
Including the city of Borrego Springs
445 AM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Diego County Deserts.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty southwest to west winds will 
  continue for late Tuesday night into Wednesday, but not quite as
  strong.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ058-202245-
/O.UPG.KSGX.HW.A.0007.230321T1400Z-230322T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KSGX.HW.W.0008.230321T1700Z-230322T0500Z/
San Diego County Mountains-
Including the cities of Julian and Pine Valley
445 AM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...San Diego County Mountains.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ061-202245-
/O.UPG.KSGX.HW.A.0007.230321T1400Z-230322T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSGX.WI.Y.0023.230321T1700Z-230322T0500Z/
Coachella Valley-
Including the cities of Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, 
Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, and Coachella
445 AM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coachella Valley.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ048-050-202245-
/O.UPG.KSGX.HW.A.0007.230321T1400Z-230322T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSGX.WI.Y.0023.230321T1300Z-230322T0500Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
San Diego County Valleys-
Including the cities of Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, 
Moreno Valley, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, Escondido, 
El Cajon, San Marcos, La Mesa, Santee, and Poway
445 AM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

17
5 follow-up statements
018 
WWUS76 KSGX 202030
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
130 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

CAZ043-057-552-554-210430-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0008.230321T1300Z-230322T0500Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-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, Huntington Beach, 
Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, San Clemente, Santa Ana,
Anaheim, Garden Grove, Irvine, Orange, Fullerton, 
and Mission Viejo
130 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas, Santa Ana Mountains 
  and Foothills, Orange County Coastal Areas and Orange County 
  Inland Areas.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty southwest to west winds will 
  continue for late Tuesday night into Wednesday, but not quite 
  as strong.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ060-210430-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0008.230321T1700Z-230322T0500Z/
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
Including the cities of Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley, 
and Lucerne Valley
130 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts 65 to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty southwest to west winds will 
  continue for late Tuesday night into Wednesday, but not quite 
  as strong.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ065-210430-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0008.230321T1700Z-230322T0500Z/
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
130 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty southwest to west winds will 
  continue for late Tuesday night into Wednesday, but not quite 
  as strong.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ062-210430-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0008.230321T1700Z-230322T0500Z/
San Diego County Deserts-
Including the city of Borrego Springs
130 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 65 mph 
  locally up to 75 mph expected.

* WHERE...San Diego County Deserts.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty southwest to west winds will 
  continue for late Tuesday night into Wednesday, but not quite 
  as strong.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ058-210430-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0008.230321T1700Z-230322T0500Z/
San Diego County Mountains-
Including the cities of Julian and Pine Valley
130 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Diego County Mountains.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty southwest to west winds will 
  continue for late Tuesday night into Wednesday, but not quite 
  as strong.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ061-210430-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0023.230321T1700Z-230322T0500Z/
Coachella Valley-
Including the cities of Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, 
Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, and Coachella
130 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coachella Valley.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ048-050-210430-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0023.230321T1300Z-230322T0500Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
San Diego County Valleys-
Including the cities of Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, 
Moreno Valley, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, Escondido, 
El Cajon, San Marcos, La Mesa, Santee, and Poway
130 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CO
762 
WWUS76 KSGX 210413
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
913 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

CAZ043-057-552-554-211330-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0008.230321T1300Z-230322T0500Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-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, Huntington Beach, 
Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, San Clemente, Santa Ana,
Anaheim, Garden Grove, Irvine, Orange, Fullerton, 
and Mission Viejo
913 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph
  expected, becoming southwest.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas, Santa Ana Mountains 
  and Foothills, Orange County Coastal Areas and Orange County 
  Inland Areas.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South winds will turn southwest and weaken
  temporarily after frontal passage late morning, then increase
  from the southwest once again in the evening but not quite as 
  strong as the morning winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ060-211330-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0008.230321T1700Z-230322T0500Z/
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
Including the cities of Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley, 
and Lucerne Valley
913 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts 65 to 
  75 mph expected.

* WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys. Areas near the desert
  foothills in the Lucerne Valley could see damaging wind gusts 
  over 80 mph.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects.
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles
  due to dangerous cross winds, and locally reduced visibility in
  blowing dust and sand.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty southwest to west winds will 
  continue for late Tuesday night into Wednesday, but not quite 
  as strong.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ065-211330-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0008.230321T1700Z-230322T0500Z/
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
913 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty southwest to west winds will 
  continue for late Tuesday night into Wednesday, but not quite 
  as strong.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ062-211330-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0008.230321T1700Z-230322T0500Z/
San Diego County Deserts-
Including the city of Borrego Springs
913 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 65 mph 
  locally up to 75 mph expected.

* WHERE...San Diego County Deserts.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty southwest to west winds will 
  continue for late Tuesday night into Wednesday, but not quite 
  as strong.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ058-211330-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0008.230321T1700Z-230322T0500Z/
San Diego County Mountains-
Including the cities of Julian and Pine Valley
913 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Diego County Mountains.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty southwest to west winds will 
  continue for late Tuesday night into Wednesday, but not quite 
  as strong.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ061-211330-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0023.230321T1700Z-230322T0500Z/
Coachella Valley-
Including the cities of Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, 
Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, and Coachella
913 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coachella Valley.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing dust and sand may locally 
  reduce visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ048-050-211330-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0023.230321T1300Z-230322T0500Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
San Diego County Valleys-
Including the cities of Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, 
Moreno Valley, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, Escondido, 
El Cajon, San Marcos, La Mesa, Santee, and Poway
913 PM PDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph,
  becoming southwest.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
407 
WWUS76 KSGX 210939
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
239 AM PDT Tue Mar 21 2023

CAZ043-057-552-554-212300-
/O.EXT.KSGX.HW.W.0008.230321T1300Z-230322T0700Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-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, Huntington Beach, 
Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, San Clemente, Santa Ana,
Anaheim, Garden Grove, Irvine, Orange, Fullerton, 
and Mission Viejo
239 AM PDT Tue Mar 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph 
  expected. Isolated gusts to 60 mph.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas, Santa Ana Mountains 
  and Foothills, Orange County Coastal Areas and Orange County 
  Inland Areas.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to midnight PDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South winds will turn southwest and 
  weaken temporarily after frontal passage late morning, then 
  increase from the southwest once again in the evening but not 
  quite as strong as the morning winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ060-212300-
/O.EXT.KSGX.HW.W.0008.230321T1700Z-230322T1900Z/
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
Including the cities of Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley, 
and Lucerne Valley
239 AM PDT Tue Mar 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
NOON PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 85 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys. Areas near the desert 
  foothills in the Lucerne Valley could see damaging wind gusts 
  over 80 mph.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to noon PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty southwest to west winds will continue
  for late tonight into Wednesday, but not quite as strong.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ065-212300-
/O.EXT.KSGX.HW.W.0008.230321T1700Z-230322T1900Z/
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
239 AM PDT Tue Mar 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
NOON PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to noon PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ062-212300-
/O.EXT.KSGX.HW.W.0008.230321T1700Z-230322T1900Z/
San Diego County Deserts-
Including the city of Borrego Springs
239 AM PDT Tue Mar 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
NOON PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts to 85 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Diego County Deserts.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to noon PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected on
  Wednesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ058-212300-
/O.EXT.KSGX.HW.W.0008.230321T1700Z-230322T0100Z/
San Diego County Mountains-
Including the cities of Julian and Pine Valley
239 AM PDT Tue Mar 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...San Diego County Mountains.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ050-212300-
/O.EXT.KSGX.WI.Y.0023.230321T1300Z-230322T0700Z/
San Diego County Valleys-
Including the cities of Escondido, El Cajon, San Marcos, La Mesa,
Santee, and Poway
239 AM PDT Tue Mar 21 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT
PDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Diego County Valleys.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to midnight PDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ061-212300-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0023.230321T1700Z-230322T0500Z/
Coachella Valley-
Including the cities of Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, 
Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, and Coachella
239 AM PDT Tue Mar 21 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Coachella Valley.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ048-212300-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0023.230321T1300Z-230322T0500Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
Including the cities of Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, 
Moreno Valley, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, and Corona
239 AM PDT Tue Mar 21 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Inland Empire.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 10 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

17
990 
WWUS76 KSGX 212021
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
121 PM PDT Tue Mar 21 2023

CAZ043-057-552-554-220515-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230322T0700Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-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, Huntington Beach, 
Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, San Clemente, Santa Ana,
Anaheim, Garden Grove, Irvine, Orange, Fullerton, 
and Mission Viejo
121 PM PDT Tue Mar 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas, Santa Ana Mountains 
  and Foothills, Orange County Coastal Areas and Orange County 
  Inland Areas.

* WHEN...Through midnight PDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects.
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ060-220515-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230322T1900Z/
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
Including the cities of Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley, 
and Lucerne Valley
121 PM PDT Tue Mar 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys.

* WHEN...Through noon PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty southwest to west winds will 
  continue for late tonight into Wednesday, but not quite as 
  strong.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ065-220515-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230322T1900Z/
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
121 PM PDT Tue Mar 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning.

* WHEN...Through noon PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects.
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ062-220515-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230322T1900Z/
San Diego County Deserts-
Including the city of Borrego Springs
121 PM PDT Tue Mar 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts 60 to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Diego County Deserts.

* WHEN...Through noon PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected on 
  Wednesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ058-220100-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230322T0100Z/
San Diego County Mountains-
Including the cities of Julian and Pine Valley
121 PM PDT Tue Mar 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...San Diego County Mountains.

* WHEN...Through 6 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects.
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds will continue through
  Wednesday. Snow levels will lower tonight, with up to a foot
  forecast for the San Diego County mountains. A Winter Weather
  product will replace this warning to account for hazards due to
  gusty winds and snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ061-220500-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-230322T0500Z/
Coachella Valley-
Including the cities of Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, 
Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, and Coachella
121 PM PDT Tue Mar 21 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Coachella Valley.

* WHEN...Through 10 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ050-220515-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-230322T0700Z/
San Diego County Valleys-
Including the cities of Escondido, El Cajon, San Marcos, La Mesa,
Santee, and Poway
121 PM PDT Tue Mar 21 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Diego County Valleys.

* WHEN...Through midnight PDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ048-220500-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-230322T0500Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
Including the cities of Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, 
Moreno Valley, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, and Corona
121 PM PDT Tue Mar 21 2023

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

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph expected.

* WHERE...Inland Empire.

* WHEN...Through 10 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CO
248 
WWUS76 KSGX 220413
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
913 PM PDT Tue Mar 21 2023

CAZ043-057-552-554-220515-
/O.CAN.KSGX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230322T0700Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-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, Huntington Beach, 
Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, San Clemente, Santa Ana,
Anaheim, Garden Grove, Irvine, Orange, Fullerton, 
and Mission Viejo
913 PM PDT Tue Mar 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Gusty southwest winds will continue for the next few hours but
will remain below high wind thresholds. 

$$

CAZ050-220515-
/O.CAN.KSGX.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-230322T0700Z/
San Diego County Valleys-
Including the cities of Escondido, El Cajon, San Marcos, La Mesa,
Santee, and Poway
913 PM PDT Tue Mar 21 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have weakened.

$$

CAZ048-220515-
/O.CAN.KSGX.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-230322T0500Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
Including the cities of Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, 
Moreno Valley, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, and Corona
913 PM PDT Tue Mar 21 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have weakened.

$$

CAZ060-221215-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230322T1900Z/
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
Including the cities of Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley, 
and Lucerne Valley
913 PM PDT Tue Mar 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys.

* WHEN...Through noon PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty southwest to west winds will 
  continue for late tonight into Wednesday, but not quite as 
  strong.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ065-221215-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230322T1900Z/
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
913 PM PDT Tue Mar 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning.

* WHEN...Through noon PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ062-221215-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230322T1900Z/
San Diego County Deserts-
Including the city of Borrego Springs
913 PM PDT Tue Mar 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts 60 to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Diego County Deserts.

* WHEN...Through noon PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected on 
  Wednesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ061-220515-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-230322T0500Z/
Coachella Valley-
Including the cities of Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, 
Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, and Coachella
913 PM PDT Tue Mar 21 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Coachella Valley.

* WHEN...Through 10 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS San Diego, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Mar 19, 9:30 PM PDT, 7 hours 15 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 19, 9:30 PM PDT, 7 hours 15 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service San Diego CA
930 PM PDT Sun Mar 19 2023

.SYNOPSIS...
Light showers will continue tonight into Monday morning as a weak
wave continues to push east. Only a few showers will occur Monday
afternoon, but it will still be cool and mostly cloudy. A strong
storm will move through the region Tuesday through Wednesday and
bring strong winds, periods of moderate to heavy rain and
mountain snow and unseasonably cool weather. A few showers could
linger Thursday, with mostly dry but cool weather Friday through the
weekend.

&&

.DISCUSSION...FOR EXTREME SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA INCLUDING ORANGE...
SAN DIEGO...WESTERN RIVERSIDE AND SOUTHWESTERN SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTIES...

Light showers continued from the mountains west to the coast, with
isolated rainfall totals since this morning of over 1/3" in the
coastal slopes. Otherwise, the light showers will continue into
Monday and then gradually decline with a bit of a gap between the
weak waves moving through the zonal flow tonight/early Monday and
the big storm arriving by Tuesday. What is impressive with the big
storm is how deep the surface low will get along the California
coast with models showing the low somewhere between 985 and 990 MB
moving into the SF Bay Area, with a tight gradient to San Diego's
approx 1007 MB MSLP. This will produce synoptic scale wind at the
coast, with gusts likely topping 50 MPH, and terrain enhanced gusts
to 85 MPH in the mountains. Confidence is high for heavy rain which
could produce some flooding, as well as heavy mountain snow. There
is a chance of thunderstorms as well, which could produce hourly
rainfall rates greater than one-half inch due to the combination of
instability and dynamics. The day shift had a lot of details in the
AFD which can be viewed below.

From previous discussion...

A low pressure system, currently located off the coast of
northern California, will bring us this light shower activity
through Monday. Rainfall amounts will be light, but could wet the
roads for the morning commute on Monday. By Monday afternoon,
areas west of the mountains should dry out a bit, with continued
showers expected over the mountains into the evening. Continued
moist upslope flow could keep some additional showers over the
mountains into Monday night.

In addition to the showers, this weak storm system will bring
increased winds, especially along the desert mountain slopes.
Southerly winds today and tonight will shift westerly Monday
morning as the wind shift passes. South winds today and tonight
could gust up to 40 mph along the desert slopes of the mountains.
Winds should weaken a little on Monday morning across the
San Bernardino mountains and High Desert once the winds turn
west.

All eyes are on the stronger storm system on tap for Tuesday into
Wednesday. This storm is expected to bring periods of moderate to
heavy rain and mountain snowfall beginning Tuesday. There could be
a brief lull in the precipitation Monday night through Tuesday
morning, but during the day Tuesday, heavier and more widespread
precipitation will arrive. The heaviest and most widespread
precipitation is expected Tuesday afternoon and evening with the
peak of the atmospheric river moisture moving through the region.
Periods of rain will continue through Wednesday, but will be
lighter than Tuesday.

Forecast precipitation amounts Tuesday/Wednesday:

Coast/valleys: 1.5 to 2.5 inches
San Bernardino County mtns: 2 to 5 inches, highest along south
facing slopes
Riverside and San Diego mtns: 2 to 4 inches
High Desert: 0.50 to 1 inch
Lower deserts: 0.30 to 0.75 inch

The highest hourly rainfall rates at this time look to be around
one-half inch per hour, but would not be surprised to see higher
rates along the south-facing slopes of the San Bernardino County
mountains due to the strong upslope enhancement with the southerly
winds. Fueling these rainfall rates will be atmospheric river
moisture, which focuses on San Diego County Tuesday before
dropping south. The cold front will pass through sometime Tuesday
afternoon or early evening, with rain activity becoming more
showery Tuesday night through Wednesday. The rain won't totally
end though as lingering instability will contribute to some decent
shower activity, some with heavy rainfall rates, through
Wednesday.

With all of this rainfall that will be occurring, expect
significant runoff, which could contribute to local flooding
issues especially at low-water crossings and in poorly drained
urban areas. Several of our rivers are forecast to reach monitor
stage by Tuesday evening, including the Santa Margarita at Ysidora
and the San Diego River at Fashion Valley. Expect some low water
crossings in Fashion Valley to be inundated with water. Other
areas of concern will be the Whitewater River and Coachella Canal
in the Coachella Valley, as well as the Tijuana River watershed.

Models and ensembles continue to show unusually strong winds
across the entire area on Tuesday. The ECMWF extreme forecast
index paints the coastal areas in the 0.90 to 0.99 range, which
would translate to a very strong wind event that we only see once
every few years. The strongest winds will be ahead of and with the
cold frontal passage on Tuesday. At the coast, winds of 50 to 60
mph are forecast Tuesday afternoon and evening. If this comes to
fruition, expect numerous impacts including downed trees, and
difficult traveling conditions. We don't typically see winds this
strong, so please prepare by securing loose outdoor objects. The
mountains and deserts will see the strongest winds with gusts
potentially reaching in excess of 70 mph, mainly on the desert
mountain slopes and into the deserts with the cold frontal passage
Tuesday afternoon. A High Wind Watch has been posted for all
areas from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.

Last, but certainly not least, let's discuss the snow in the
mountains. Snow levels will initially start out high Monday
afternoon, around 6000-6500 feet, then briefly drop to around
5000 feet Monday night. When the warm AR moisture begins to move
in Tuesday, expect snow levels to rise a bit to around 6000 feet
Tuesday afternoon. Once the AR moisture and cold front pushes
through, snow levels will crash Tuesday evening and night to
around 4000 feet. Because of the uncertainty surrounding the snow
levels during the atmospheric river moisture, snow totals may
fluctuate a bit over the next couple of forecast cycles.

Forecast snow totals Tuesday/Wednesday:

4000-5000 feet: 3 to 8 inches
5000-6000 feet: 8 to 16 inches
6000-7000 feet: 16 to 30 inches
7000+ feet: 30 to 50 inches

A Winter Storm Watch has been posted for the San Bernardino and
Riverside County mountains beginning Tuesday morning and going
through Wednesday afternoon. A Winter Storm Watch is also in
effect for the San Diego County mountains, but beginning a little
later on Tuesday afternoon and going through Wednesday evening.

Models and ensembles have been fairly consistent over the last
couple of days, so confidence in this significant event is high.

Rain and snow will become lighter on Wednesday, but will continue
through the day. Precipitation should mostly wrap-up Wednesday
night. For the end of the week, a few ensemble members are showing
light precipitation at times Friday through the weekend, but those
members are in the minority at this time. The most likely scenario
at this point is some drying for the end of the week, with
continued cool conditions.

&&

.AVIATION...
200400Z...Low clouds with bases 500-2000 ft MSL will
continue to develop this evening and fill in west of the
mountains overnight. Scattered -SHRA west of the mountains
will continue through 18Z Mon. After 18Z, ISO -RA possible through
00Z Tue mainly in the valleys and on the coastal mountain slopes.
Local bases down to 800 ft MSL with 3-5SM vis in heavier showers.
Coastal mountain slopes will be obscured through most of Monday.
Deserts will mostly have BKN-OVC clouds with bases 5000-8000 ft MSL
through Monday with ISO -SHRA at times.

South to southwest winds will continue over the desert mountain
slopes and locally into the deserts, with peak gusts 30-40 kt into
Monday morning. Moderate up/downdrafts and LLWS expected
over/northeast of the mountains. Winds will gradually increase again
after 00Z Tue.

&&

.MARINE...
Locally gusty south winds expected late tonight with gusts around 20
kt, becoming westerly and weakening into Monday morning. A storm
will move through Tuesday into Wednesday, bringing rain, strong
south winds, and large combined seas. Wind gusts will initially
start out around 25-30 kt Tuesday morning, then increase to 35-45 kt
Tuesday afternoon just ahead of a cold front. Winds shift to
westerly behind the front late Tuesday afternoon with gusts around
30-40 kt, then gradually weaken into Wednesday morning. Gusts over
20 kt will continue into Wednesday evening. Combined seas of 9 to 13
ft are forecast Tuesday afternoon through late Thursday morning.
Strong winds and large seas will create hazardous boating conditions.

In addition to strong winds and large seas, there is the potential
for waterspout development late Tuesday morning into Tuesday
afternoon, followed by a slight chance of thunderstorms late Tuesday
afternoon into Wednesday afternoon.

&&

.SKYWARN...
Skywarn activation is not requested. However weather spotters are
encouraged to report significant weather conditions.

&&

.SGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...High Wind Watch from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening for
     Apple and Lucerne Valleys-Coachella Valley-Orange County
     Coastal Areas-Orange County Inland Areas-San Bernardino and
     Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-San Diego County
     Coastal Areas-San Diego County Deserts-San Diego County
     Valleys-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-Santa Ana Mountains
     and Foothills.

     Winter Storm Watch from Tuesday morning through Wednesday
     afternoon for Riverside County Mountains-San Bernardino
     County Mountains.

     High Wind Watch from Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon
     for San Diego County Mountains.

     Winter Storm Watch from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday
     evening for San Diego County Mountains.

PZ...Gale Watch from late Monday night through Wednesday morning for
     Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border
     and out to 30 nm-Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican
     Border Extending 30 to 60 nm out including San Clemente
     Island.

&&

PUBLIC...Maxwell (Update)/Connolly (Previous Discussion)
AVIATION/MARINE...CO/Maxwell

The office that day

Everything else NWS San Diego, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 20, 2:07 AM PDTHigh Surf AdvisorySGXOrange, San Diego4 days
Mar 20, 4:45 AM PDTHigh Wind WarningSGXOrange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego47 hr
Mar 20, 4:56 AM PDTWinter Storm WarningSGXRiverside, San Bernardino70 hr
Mar 20, 4:56 AM PDTWinter Weather AdvisorySGXSan Diego70 hr
Mar 20, 9:16 AM PDTGale WarningSGX48 hr
Mar 20, 1:13 PM PDTFlood WatchSGXOrange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego48 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.