High Wind — Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area, California
2013-05-02 · Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area, California
60 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Strong north to northeast winds developed across the Santa Monica Mountains. The RAWS sensor at Bone Mountain reported sustained winds of 53 MPH with gusts to 69 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 439711. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.