Strong Wind — Eastern Mojave Desert, California
2021-02-24 to 2021-02-25 · Eastern Mojave Desert, California
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Injuries
$40K
Property damage
43 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Four big rigs were blown off I-15 near and south of Baker. Three of the rigs rolled over, and one took out a section of guardrail. One driver suffered a minor injury.
Wider weather episode
Strong northerly winds behind a cold front caused minor damage in the Owens Valley and the Mojave Desert.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 938822. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.