High Wind — Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area, California
2014-11-16 · Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area, California
64 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Strong north to northeast winds developed across the Santa Monica Mountains. The RAWS sensor at Malibu Hills reported wind gusts between 58 and 74 MPH.
Wider weather episode
Strong surface high pressure across the Great Basin generated strong and gusty Santa Ana winds across Ventura and Los Angeles counties. The strongest winds (gusts up to 74 MPH) occurred in the mountains.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 544621. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.