High Wind — Antelope Valley, California

2012-05-22 · Antelope Valley, California

Event narrative

The RAWS sensor at Poppy Park reported a west to northwest wind gust of 60 MPH. Along 110th Street between Avenue D and AVenue G, 50 power poles were knocked down by the gusty winds.

Wider weather episode

Strong and gusty winds affected the mountains of Los Angeles and Ventura counties as well as the Antelope Valley and the Santa Clarita Valley. In the mountains, northwest to north winds gusting over 70 MPH in some locations were reported. Across the Antelope Valley, gusty west to northwest winds developed with 50 power poles reported down due to the winds while wind gusts in the Santa Clarita Valley reached 64 MPH.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 384135. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.