Strong Wind — East Bay Interior Valleys, California
2022-05-02 · East Bay Interior Valleys, California
26 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
California Highway Patrol issued a travel advisory for I-580 in Alameda County due to strong winds.
Wider weather episode
A strong cold front (by May standards) swept through the Bay Area Monday. In its wake, gusty northwest winds developed, with the strongest winds along and near the North Bay coast. A wind advisory was issued for the North Bay Coast for the Monday afternoon through evening period. Peak wind gusts of 35-50 mph were recorded along the coast, creating travel disruptions.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1029590. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.