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Strong Wind in North Bay Interior Valleys, California

Strong Wind January 16, 2019 · North Bay Interior Valleys, California

46 mph
Estimated gust (40 kt)
1
Death

What the National Weather Service wrote

A man was struck and killed by a car as he was trying to avoid a falling tree at the intersection of Laverne Ave and North Ferndale Ave in Mill Valley https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Man-Struck-Killed-by-Vehicle-Fleeing-Falling-Tree-in-Mill-Valley-504491511.html.

The wider storm

A moderate to strong atmospheric river impacted much of California in the middle of the month. A weak surface low developed off the coast on January 15th bringing moderate to heavy rainfall to portions of the region. Over the next 24 to 36 hours a second strong low pressure system moved to the north and east bringing heavy rain, destructive winds, high surf, flooding, and thunderstorms to the Bay Area. Numerous reports were received of downed trees and power lines. Winds were recorded between 60 and 100 mph. Downed trees resulted in two fatalities.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 797455. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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