High Wind — Antelope Valley, California

2011-04-25 to 2011-04-26 · Antelope Valley, California

Event narrative

The ASOS sensor at Lancaster reported west to northwest winds with sustained speeds between 40 and 49 MPH and gusts between 58 and 67 MPH.

Wider weather episode

Strong and gusty northwest to north winds developed across sections of Southwestern California. The strongest northwest winds developed across the Antelope Valley with gusts at high as 67 MPH reported. Strong north winds developed across the Santa Ynez Range (in Santa Barbara County) with sustained winds of 40 MPH reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 288909. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.