Dust Storm — W Riverside T X Nw, California

1999-10-17 · near Central Portion, W Riverside T X Nw, California

Wider weather episode

Santa Ana winds caused wind damage in Orange County, downing power lines in Yorba Linda and Huntington Beach. Wind gusts of 60 mph along the Santa Ana River Valley fanned a wild fire into 190 acres before it was brought under control. In San Bernardino, 40 mph wind gusts caused a fire to damage 11 houses and destroy a 12-plex apartment building before it was brought under control. Across the Inland Empire, other fires were prolonged by the gusty winds.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5723409. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.