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High Wind — Ventura County Coastal Valleys, California

2008-11-14 · Ventura County Coastal Valleys, California

52 MG

Magnitude

Event narrative

Strong and gusty north to northeast wind affected the valleys of Ventura county. The RAWS sensor at Wiley Ridge reported a wind gust to 60 MPH.

Wider weather episode

An extended period of offshore winds affected Southern California. North to northeast wind gusts in excess of 65 MPH were reported in some areas. The strong winds, combined with very dry conditions, helped fuel two significant wildfires. The Tea Fire, near Montecito in Santa Barbara county, burned 1,940 acres. The Sayre Fire, north of Sylmar in Los Angeles county, burned 11,262 acres. Both fires produced significant loss of residences.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 141539. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.