Low pressure systems are now tracking north of the area, so instead of bringing rain, they cause strong winds. Gusts will generally be in the 30-50 mph range, and as winds turn easterly, dry air will move in for Fri & Sat. #socal #CAwind

Wednesday morning #CA #PowerOutages due to #CAwx, #CAWind, primarily in PG&E territory

California Storm Response and Recovery Update | California Governor https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/03/22/california-storm-response-and-recovery-update/

#CAwx #CAWind #CAFlooding

Its been a little windy today, to say the very least!

Jokes aside, if you're curious as to max wind gusts for today, March 21st, across the Bay Area, take a look here:
https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=mtr&issuedby=MTR&product=PNS

#CAwx #CAwind

Still more #PowerOutages happening, now up to 247k statewide, and most in PG&E territory due to #CAWx and #CAWind at 17:43 local.

Crazy winds have #PowerOutages in PG&E up to over 190k, with almost 210k out statewide due to #CAwx and #CAWind

#PowerOutages in PG&E have not yet topped out--now approaching 160k at 4:30p local time. #CAWx #CAWind

#PowerOutages continue to climb up to 145k+ due to the #CAwx and #CAWind in PG&E territory:

Astounding doubling of #PowerOutages up to 129k+ due to #CAWx and #CAWind with last blasts to Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties--primarily PG&E:

New increase up to 67k of #PowerOutages due to #CAwx and #CAWind, all in PG&E's territory, particularly Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties:

Strong #CAwx and #CAWind resulting in large #PowerOutages and potential #CAFlooding.

Yesterday total outages in CA were around 5k. Today with the storm's arrival its back up to 47+k

Source: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/7edefc1970d44b839ebbfd7b45e51e2d

The storm system that swept through the region today produced strong, damaging winds. Here is a look at some of the peak wind gusts across the region during the past 24 hours. #CAwx #BayAreaWX #CAwind

R to @NWSLosAngeles: #cawx #CAwind #socal #CatalinaIsland

Our highest winds over the past 6 hrs have been at Sandberg, where we reached 63 mph this morning. Strong winds are mixing down to the surface from the 150kt northerly jet thanks to plenty of cold air. #CAwind #antelopevalley

Follow link for more gusts!
https://go.usa.gov/xsdBC

Wind happens...impacts follow.

#cawx #cawind

Windy conditions return on Saturday through Sunday morning. With soils being saturated and trees being damp, even winds lower than forecast could down trees and cause power outages.

A Wind Advisory has been issued Sunday morning through early Sunday afternoon.

#CAwx #CAwind

We have warm and dry weather with some gusty east winds in Santa Ana prone mtns and valleys through LA and Ventura Counties in store for this holiday weekend. However, the pattern is forecast to shift wetter next week. #socal #cawind #LAwx #venturawx #warmtemperatures

A weak trough pushing through the area will bring some winds through Wednesday for select mountain areas. Drive with caution and securely fasten any items you are hauling! #socal #cawx #cawind

Santa Ana winds have begun over the higher terrain in Ventura and LA County. So far, the strongest winds have been over the LA Co Mountains where Magic Mtn Truck Trail gusted to 62 mph. #socal #SantaAnawinds #CAwind #LAwind For more wind gusts: https://go.usa.gov/xsdBC