High Wind — Kern River Valley, California

2022-04-28 · Kern River Valley, California

Event narrative

The Southern California Edison Station at Paradise Cove measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

Wider weather episode

A dry upper trough moved through central California during the early morning of April 28 bringing a much cooler airmass into the area. This system also brought increased winds to the area during the afternoon and evening hours as pressure gradients strengthened. Strong wind gusts impacted the mountains and deserts of Kern County during this time frame with the Mojave Desert slopes being the most impacted. Several stationed reported wind gusts exceeding 45 mph with several gusts exceeding 60 mph being observed during the early evening. The strong wind gusts also resulted in at least four semi-trucks being blown over in the Mojave area. The winds slowly diminished overnight as the trough moved east of our area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1012184. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.