High Wind — Imperial Valley, California

2022-04-21 · Imperial Valley, California

Event narrative

A 63 mph wind gust reported at the Imperial Airport ASOS.

Wider weather episode

A potent upper-level trough moved across the western states, resulting in strong gusty winds as well as areas of blowing dust across portions of Southeast California. Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph were reported in the Imperial Valley.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1022508. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.