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High Wind in Western San Fernando Valley, California

High Wind January 7, 2025 – January 8, 2025 · Western San Fernando Valley, California

78 mph
Measured gust (68 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

Strong and life threatening north to northeast winds developed across the Western San Fernando Valley. Some peak wind gusts include: Pacoima (gust 78 MPH), Poema Place (gust 70 MPH), Van Nuys Airport (gust 67 MPH) and Dexter Park Road (gust 63 MPH).

The wider storm

In early January, one of the strongest Santa Ana wind events in the last several years impacted Ventura and Los Angeles counties. The combination of strong Santa Ana winds, along with significant mountain wave activity, generated wind gusts up to 100 MPH. With the strong winds, numerous power outages along with downed trees were reported. Additionally, the winds lead to a significant wildfire outbreak, including the Palisades and Eaton Fires.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1230321. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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