High Wind — San Diego County Mountains, California
2025-01-23 · San Diego County Mountains, California
$30K
Property damage
63 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Buckman Springs, SDGE site, on I-8, reported 73 mph Santa Ana wind gusts. At least one big rig reported to be overturned on I-8 at 930 am January 23, 2025.
Wider weather episode
Several wildfires in brush and very dry vegetation in mid to late January 2025. Santa Ana winds and record dry fuel contribution to the fire growth.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1232763. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.