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High Wind — Ventura County Inland Coast, California

2025-01-07 to 2025-01-08 · Ventura County Inland Coast, California

52 MG

Magnitude

Event narrative

Strong and life threatening north to northeast winds developed across the Inland Coast of Ventura county. Some peak wind gusts include: Las Posas Hills (gust 60 MPH), Hills Canyon Road (gust 58 MPH) and Camarillo Airport (gust 58 MPH).

Wider weather episode

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_id 1230333. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.