Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Point Saint George To Cape Mendocino 10 To 60 Nm, E Pacific

2011-03-13 · near Eureka, Point Saint George To Cape Mendocino 10 To 60 Nm, E Pacific

Event narrative

A cold front moving across the Northwest California waters generated a strong squall line. Buoy 22 reported a peak wind gust of 51 KT ahead of the squall line. Shortly after this buoy 27 reporting a peak wind gust of 41 KT as the squall line was moving through.

Wider weather episode

A cold front moving across the Northwest California waters generated a strong squall line. Gusts up to 50 KT were reported by buoys ahead of the squall line. Additionally, thunderstorms with small hail were reported in Crescent City, CA as the squall line moved through.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 288665. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.