Strong Wind — Bakersfield, California
2024-01-31 · Bakersfield, California
$1K
Property damage
35 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
California Highway Patrol reported a large tree down across Monterrey St. near Barlow St.
Wider weather episode
A strong low pressure system approached central California on January 31. Gusty southerly winds ahead of this system resulted in some tress being downed and several reports of gusts exceeding 40 mph. Many wind prone locations in the higher elevations measured gusts exceeding 60 mph.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1150339. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.