High Wind — Tehachapi, California

2025-05-13 · Tehachapi, California

Event narrative

Mesonet station 649SE Sce Cottonwood Creek West.

Wider weather episode

A strong upper level ridge moved to the area producing a strong pressure gradient across the region. As a result, strong winds were observed at Mojave Desert region where a High Wind Warning was issued.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1266721. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.