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Wind Advisory 13, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA
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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2:09 AM PDT | Gale Warning | MTR | 4 days | |
| May 2, 2:09 AM PDT | Small Craft Advisory | MTR | 31 hr | |
| May 2, 2:09 AM PDT | Small Craft Advisory | MTR | 4 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.