High Wind — W Riverside T X Nw, California

2000-01-05 to 2000-01-06 · W Riverside T X Nw, California

Wider weather episode

Santa Ana winds blew over four semi-tractor trailer rigs on Interstates 10, 15, 215 and State Highway 60 between Devore and Ontario, causing a ten hour traffic delay between the AppleValley and the Inland Empire. Elsewhere around the Inland Empire, blowing sand and dust drifted across roads and reduced visibilities to near zero, further disrupting travel. In Rialto, several roofs had shingles ripped off and one plate glass window was blown in. Trees and power lines and poles were also blown down, causing power outages to 10,000 customers. Sparks from power lines banging together started a house fire with the winds blowing embers onto adjacent fields and starting a wild fire.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5128353. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.