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Wind Advisory 13, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

May 2, 20257 counties in California

NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued this wind advisory at May 2, 2025, 1:11 PM PDT for 7 counties in California. It took effect at May 3, 2025, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 18 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 2, 2025, 1:11 PM PDT (20:11 UTC)
In effect from
May 3, 2025, 11:00 AM PDT
Expired
May 4, 2025, 5:00 AM PDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Counties City and County of San Francisco, CA, Marin County, CA, Monterey County, CA, San Benito County, CA, San Mateo County, CA, Santa Cruz County, CA, Sonoma County, CA

The radar

The San Francisco radar (KMUX), 32 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:09 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Oakland, CA (KOAK), launched 12:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 39 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 2025-05-02Temperature 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, Oakland, CA at 12:00Z on 2025-05-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -30 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
868 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
10 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-30 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
26 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

516 
WWUS76 KMTR 022011
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
111 PM PDT Fri May 2 2025

CAZ006-502-505-509-528-530-031300-
/O.NEW.KMTR.WI.Y.0013.250503T1800Z-250504T1200Z/
San Francisco-Marin Coastal Range-Coastal North Bay Including
Point Reyes National Seashore-San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
111 PM PDT Fri May 2 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM PDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southern Monterey Bay and the Big Sur Coast, The Marin 
  Hills, San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes 
  National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, and Northern 
  Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 5 AM PDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Flynn
6 follow-up statements
142 
WWUS76 KMTR 030902
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
202 AM PDT Sat May 3 2025

CAZ006-502-505-509-528-530-032200-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0013.250503T1800Z-250504T1200Z/
San Francisco-Marin Coastal Range-Coastal North Bay Including
Point Reyes National Seashore-San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
202 AM PDT Sat May 3 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM 
PDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southern Monterey Bay and the Big Sur Coast, The Marin 
  Hills, San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes 
  National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, and Northern 
  Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM PDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KR
829 
WWUS76 KMTR 030916
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
216 AM PDT Sat May 3 2025

CAZ006-502-505-509-528-530-032215-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0013.250503T1800Z-250504T1200Z/
San Francisco-Marin Coastal Range-Coastal North Bay Including
Point Reyes National Seashore-San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
216 AM PDT Sat May 3 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM 
PDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southern Monterey Bay and the Big Sur Coast, The Marin 
  Hills, San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes 
  National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, and Northern 
  Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM PDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

DialH
457 
WWUS76 KMTR 031920
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
1220 PM PDT Sat May 3 2025

CAZ504-040330-
/O.NEW.KMTR.WI.Y.0014.250505T0400Z-250505T2100Z/
North Bay Interior Mountains-
1220 PM PDT Sat May 3 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SUNDAY TO 2 PM PDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...North Bay Interior Mountains.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to 2 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty offshore winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Strong winds may move loose debris, result in minor damage 
  property, and cause sporadic power outages. Travel could become 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged 
by the wind.

&&

$$

CAZ006-502-505-509-528-530-040330-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250504T1200Z/
San Francisco-Marin Coastal Range-Coastal North Bay Including
Point Reyes National Seashore-San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
1220 PM PDT Sat May 3 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Southern Monterey Bay and the Big Sur Coast, The Marin 
  Hills, San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes 
  National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, and Northern 
  Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty onshore winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Kennedy
352 
WWUS76 KMTR 032338
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
438 PM PDT Sat May 3 2025

CAZ515-040745-
/O.EXA.KMTR.WI.Y.0014.250505T0400Z-250505T2100Z/
East Bay Hills-
438 PM PDT Sat May 3 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SUNDAY TO 2 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...East Bay Hills.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to 2 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty offshore winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Strong winds may move loose debris, result in minor damage 
  property, and cause sporadic power outages. Travel could become 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged 
by the wind.

&&

$$

CAZ006-502-505-509-528-530-040745-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250504T1200Z/
San Francisco-Marin Coastal Range-Coastal North Bay Including
Point Reyes National Seashore-San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
438 PM PDT Sat May 3 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Southern Monterey Bay and the Big Sur Coast, The Marin 
  Hills, San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes 
  National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, and Northern 
  Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty onshore winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CAZ504-040745-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0014.250505T0400Z-250505T2100Z/
North Bay Interior Mountains-
438 PM PDT Sat May 3 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SUNDAY TO 2 PM PDT 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...North Bay Interior Mountains.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to 2 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty offshore winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Strong winds may move loose debris, result in minor damage 
  property, and cause sporadic power outages. Travel could become 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged 
by the wind.

&&

$$

Bain
212 
WWUS76 KMTR 040337
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
837 PM PDT Sat May 3 2025

CAZ006-502-505-509-528-530-041200-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250504T1200Z/
San Francisco-Marin Coastal Range-Coastal North Bay Including
Point Reyes National Seashore-San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
837 PM PDT Sat May 3 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Southern Monterey Bay and the Big Sur Coast, The Marin 
  Hills, San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes 
  National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, and Northern 
  Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty onshore winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CAZ504-515-041800-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0014.250505T0400Z-250505T2100Z/
North Bay Interior Mountains-East Bay Hills-
837 PM PDT Sat May 3 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SUNDAY TO 2 PM PDT 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...East Bay Hills and North Bay Interior Mountains.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to 2 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Strong winds may move loose debris, result in minor damage 
  property, and cause sporadic power outages. Travel could become 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged 
by the wind.

&&

$$

Bain
916 
WWUS76 KMTR 041158
NPWMTR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
458 AM PDT Sun May 4 2025

CAZ006-502-505-509-528-530-041300-
/O.EXP.KMTR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250504T1200Z/
San Francisco-Marin Coastal Range-Coastal North Bay Including
Point Reyes National Seashore-San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
458 AM PDT Sun May 4 2025

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

$$

CAZ504-515-042200-
/O.CON.KMTR.WI.Y.0014.250505T0400Z-250505T2100Z/
North Bay Interior Mountains-East Bay Hills-
458 AM PDT Sun May 4 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM 
PDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...East Bay Hills and North Bay Interior Mountains.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 2 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Strong winds may move loose debris, result in minor damage 
  property, and cause sporadic power outages. Travel could become 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged 
by the wind.

&&

$$

KR

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 2, 2:09 AM PDTGale WarningMTR4 days
May 2, 2:09 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMTR31 hr
May 2, 2:09 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMTR4 days

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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.