High Wind — C Los Angeles, California

2003-01-06 · C Los Angeles, California

Wider weather episode

Powerful Santa Ana winds buffeted Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Northeast winds gusting up to 75 mph knocked down numerous trees and power lines across the area. On Highway 126 in Ventura county, road closures were reported due to downed trees. In the Santa Monica mountain area, north of Malibu, the Santa Ana winds fueled a 2,200 acre brush fire which destroyed two structures.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5341097. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.