Strong Wind — East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range, California
2020-06-05 to 2020-06-06 · East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range, California
43 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Altamont RAWS station reported gusts between 40 and 61 mph.
Wider weather episode
An upper low along with a second shortwave trough moved through the region the first weekend of June. A strong onshore pressure gradient brought gusty winds to much of the area. Observations showed gusts of 40 to 60 mph throughout the Bay Area and Central Coast. These winds fueled multiple grass and vegetation fires throughout the area, some of which prompted evacuations.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 892090. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.