High Wind — S Ventura T X S, California

2002-02-09 to 2002-02-10 · S Ventura T X S, California

Event narrative

Strong and gusty santa ana winds developed across the interior valleys of Ventura county. Reports from spotters indicated northeast winds gusting between 50 and 70 mph. The strong winds knocked down numerous power lines and overturned a wooden bus stop structure in Moorpark. In Simi Valley, a man was killed when a 45 foot tree was knocked down and pinned him.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5283402. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.