High Wind — Joshua Tree National Park, California
2008-02-03 · Joshua Tree National Park, California
63 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Southwest winds gusted to 72 mph near the west entrance to Joshua Tree National Park. Winds peaked at 63 mph at Twenty-nine Palms MCAS.
Wider weather episode
A deep low pressure system and associated cold front moved through the area, resulting in wind gusts over 60 mph.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 78771. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.