Strong Wind — Imperial Valley, California

2024-04-24 · Imperial Valley, California

Event narrative

Large tree blown onto road leading to a road closure of Bennett Road from Even Hewes Highway to Ross Road. Imperial County Airport nearby reported peak wind gusts up to 35-40 mph. No injuries were reported.

Wider weather episode

An upper-level low pressure system moving across the Desert Southwest resulted in gusty westerly winds across portions of southeast CA. Imperial County Airport ASOS nearby recorded peak wind gusts ranging between 35 and 40 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1176013. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.