High Wind in Malibu Coast, California

High Wind January 7, 2025 – January 8, 2025 · Malibu Coast, California

74 mph

Measured gust (64 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

Strong and life threatening north to northeast winds developed across the Malibu Coast. Some peak wind gusts include: Ramirez Canyon (gust 74 MPH), Malibu Creek (gust 66 MPH) and Escondido Canyon (gust 62 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 1230328. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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