High Wind — Imperial County Southwest, California
2021-12-14 · Imperial County Southwest, California
55 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Mountain Springs Grade RAWS (TNSC1) measured a 63 mph wind gust between 1850PST and 1950PST.
Wider weather episode
A strong trough and surface cold front moved through Imperial County in evening of the 14th. A strong pressure gradient generated strong winds and surface gusts. Wind gusts between 50-55 mph were common with a few locally stronger gusts. A 63 mph gust was measured in the southwest corner of Imperial County. In this area there was also a semi-truck that rolled onto its side along Interstate-8 due to the wind gusts.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 992693. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.