High Wind — East Bay Interior Valleys, California

2017-01-07 · East Bay Interior Valleys, California

Event narrative

Tree fell on woman in high wind. Woman died at scene.

Http://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Woman-killed-by-falling-tree-on-stormy-San-Ramon-10842553.php.

Wider weather episode

Potent atmospheric river bringing heavy rain, strong southerly winds, and storm surge issues. This AR is following a normal to slightly above normal 3 month period, meaning the grounds were saturated.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 671484. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.