Thunderstorm Wind — Contra Costa, California

2024-04-05 · near Walnut Hgts, Contra Costa, California

Event narrative

Tree down in roadway along Danville Boulevard near Walnut Creek. Time estimated via radar.

Wider weather episode

Scattered thunderstorms impacted the Bay Area on April 4 and 5 as a cold core upper level low tracked over the region. After a front passed through the region, an unstable atmosphere set up over the region and contributed to convective activity. The SPC placed the region in a general mention of thunderstorms, with small hail being the main impact.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1164963. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.