High Wind — Santa Clarita Valley, California
2013-05-02 · Santa Clarita Valley, California
56 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Strong north to northeast winds developed across the Santa Clarita Valley. Some wind reports from local RAWS stations include: Saugus (gusts to 64 MPH) and Newhall Pass (gusts 60 to 62 MPH).
Wider weather episode
Strong northeast Santa Ana winds developed across the mountains and inland valleys of Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Wind gusts as high as 74 MPH were reported. In Ventura county, the Santa Ana winds combined with hot and very dry conditions to help spread the Springs Fire which scorched over 24,000 acres.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 439708. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.