High Wind — Ventura County Coastal Valleys, California

2011-01-20 · Ventura County Coastal Valleys, California

Event narrative

Strong northeast winds were reported across the valleys of Ventura County. The RAWS sensor at Wiley Ridge reported wind gusts between 58 and 74 MPH. The RAWS sensor at Cheeseboro reported wind gusts as high as 58 MPH.

Wider weather episode

Strong surface high pressure in the Great Basin helped to generate a moderate Santa Ana wind event across Southern California. Strong northeast winds were reported across the mountains and valleys of Ventura and Los Angeles Counties.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 278230. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.