High Wind — Antelope Valley, California

2009-05-12 · Antelope Valley, California

Event narrative

The RAWS sensor at Poppy Park reported a westerly wind gust of 58 MPH.

Wider weather episode

A strong onshore pressure gradient produced gusty westerly winds across the Antelope Valley in Los Angeles county. Wind gusts as high as 58 MPH were reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 169368. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.