Strong Wind — Western San Joaquin Valley, California

2020-02-02 · Western San Joaquin Valley, California

Event narrative

Public reports of trees blown down in the housing area of Lemoore Naval Air Station.

Wider weather episode

The cold front which moved into the area during the morning of February 2 brought strong winds to the area by late afternoon as pressure gradients increased. Winds gusts exceeding 40 mph were reported in the San Joaquin Valley and several gusts exceeding 60 mph were reported across the Kern County Mountains and Deserts with a few low impact indicator sites measuring gusts above 80 mph. The winds downed several trees and power poles and also flipped over two big rigs near Mojave during the evening. The winds decreased during the morning of February 3 as pressure gradients diminished.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 867437. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.