High Wind in Cuyama Valley, California

High Wind February 23, 2008 · Cuyama Valley, California

40 mph

Measured sustained (35 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

An automated sensor in the West Cuyama Valley reported sustained southeast winds of 40 mph.

The wider storm

A powerful cold front moved across Central and Southern California in late February. Although the front did not produce significant rainfall, it did bring strong and gusty southeasterly winds to the area. Wind gusts as high as 75 to 86 mph were reported in some areas. The strongest and most widespread winds occurred across the Central Coast as well as the mountains. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 77899. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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