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The combination of weak low pressure around the Northern Great Lakes and an upper level disturbance passing over portions of northern New Jersey produced scattered strong thunderstorms with heavy rainfall that resulted in areas of flash flooding and poor drainage flooding from the late evening of the 21st into the early morning of the 22nd.  Event precipitation totals reached as high as 2 to around 4 inches across portions of northern New Jersey, especially through Warren and Somerset Counties.

Flash Flood in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 21-AUG-14 22:20:00 to 22-AUG-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEDMINSTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorms with very heavy rain caused small stream and poor drainage flash flooding in northern Somerset County mainly in Bernards, Bridgewater and Warren Townships. An intersection in Somerville was closed due to flooding. Event precipitation totals included 2.96 inches in Bridgewater Township and 2.30 inches in Bedminster Township.

Flash Flood in WARREN, NEW JERSEY
From 21-AUG-14 23:30:00 to 22-AUG-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHILLIPSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorms with heavy rain caused poor drainage and small stream flash flooding in southern Warren County. Road closures were reported in Phillipsburg (Route 22) and Washington (Route 31 and Highway 57). Entire event precipitation totals included 3.80 inches in Phillipsburg, 3.37 inches in Stewartsville, 1.93 inches in Riegelsville, 1.90 inches in Blairstown, 1.88 inches in Hackettstown, and  1.54 inches in Washington.
Thunderstorms developed in unstable air ahead of a cold front and produced heavy rain that caused minor flooding.

Heavy Rain in WAUPACA, WISCONSIN
From 29-AUG-14 21:45:00 to 29-AUG-14 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: IOLA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that flooded farm fields and partially flooded a basement northeast of Iola.  A storm spotter four miles northeast of Iola measured 3.25 inches of rain in a 24-hour period.
The largest fire in Washington State history is now the 2014 Carlton Complex.  Central Washington was in drought status.  The fire was started by lightning on July 14.  The complex started as four fires; the Stokes Fire, The Gold Hikes Fire, the French Creek Fire, and the Cougar Flat Fire.  Explosive fire activity occurred on July 16th with very hot, dry, and unstable conditions in place.  Each fire then made runs over the ridgetops and grew into one fire between July 17th and July 18th as hot and windy conditions developed.  The fire rapidly spread through the communities of Methow, Pateros, Carlton, and Olema, and portions of Brewster consuming approximately 325 homes, barns, outbuildings and fences, utilities, cattle and livestock, and orchards, crops, forest, and range land in its path.  The fire burned 269,186 acres consisting of a combination of brush, timber and heavy fuels.

Wildfire in OKANOGAN VALLEY, WASHINGTON
From 14-JUL-14 13:30:00 to 31-JUL-14 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 120.00M
Crop damage: 1.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The lightning-caused fire, which began July 14, blackened 269,186 acres; leveled approximately 325 homes; 146 barns, outbuildings and fences; damaged utilities; killed cattle, wildlife and other stock; and destroyed or damaged orchards, crops, forest and range land. Total cost to fight the fire was approximately 87 million dollars.  The fire spanned two different public zones and cost and acreage is highly uncertain per zone.

Wildfire in EAST SLOPES NORTHERN CASCADES, WASHINGTON
From 14-JUL-14 13:30:00 to 31-JUL-14 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 800.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The lightning-caused fire, which began July 14, blackened 269,186 acres; leveled approximately 325 homes; 146 barns, outbuildings and fences; damaged utilities; killed cattle, wildlife and other stock; and destroyed or damaged orchards, crops, forest and range land. Total cost to fight the fire was approximately 87 million dollars.  The fire spanned two different public zones and cost and acreage is highly uncertain per zone.
An approaching upper level system and front, combined with seasonably high moisture content, set up the ingredients for a heavy rain event in the North Texas area. Very heavy rainfall early on the morning of July 17th lead to significant flash flooding along Interstate 35 in the Sanger to Valley View areas. Up to 11 inches of rain fell along this corridor. Interstate 35 was closed along this section, numerous cars were stranded, several high water rescues were conducted, and water entered at least one business in the Valley View area. Water also reached or entered homes in the Krum area in Denton County. Heavy rainfall also lead to flash flooding along Highway 287 in Wise County.

Flash Flood in WISE, TEXAS
From 17-JUL-14 03:16:00 to 17-JUL-14 11:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Eight inches of water was reported over Highway 287 about halfway between Decatur and Alvord.

Flash Flood in COOKE, TEXAS
From 17-JUL-14 02:30:00 to 17-JUL-14 11:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY VIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Very heavy rainfall resulted in significant flash flooding across the southern portions of Cooke County. Up to 10 inches of rain fell in the area. The town of Valley View was significantly affected by the flooding. Interstate 35 was shut down from the Denton County line north to mile marker 491. The water was 5-6 feet deep on the frontage road in some locations. One gas station along I-35 in Valley View had standing water in the convenience store. The interstate reopened between 8-9 am CDT. Numerous cars, trucks, and semis were stranded in the area; including along Interstate 35. The emergency manager estimated 20-30 vehicles were pulled from high water. Numerous high water rescues were conducted.

Flash Flood in DENTON, TEXAS
From 17-JUL-14 04:34:00 to 17-JUL-14 11:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: PILOT PT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Very heavy rainfall resulted in significant flash flooding across the northern half of Denton County. Up to 11 inches of rain fell in the area. A rain gage near the Denton/Cooke County line reported 10.78 of total rain. The town of Sanger was significantly affected by the flooding. Interstate 35 was shut down from Sanger north to the Cooke County line. Several other roads around Sanger were closed due to high water. Numerous cars, trucks, and semis were stranded in the area; including along Interstate 35. Numerous high water rescues were conducted.

Flash Flood in DENTON, TEXAS
From 17-JUL-14 09:18:00 to 17-JUL-14 11:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: KRUM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

In Krum, 5 people had to be rescued from their homes as high water prevented them from leaving.

Flash Flood in WISE, TEXAS
From 17-JUL-14 08:35:00 to 17-JUL-14 11:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARK SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High water was reported on FM 3264 along the Wise/Montague county line.
A cold front moved into Northeast Arkansas during the early evening hours of July 1st, 2014. Showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of the front. Lightning from the storms struck and killed a teenager and also produced a fire that damaged a municipal airport. In addition, isolated flash flooding occurred after two storms merged together.

Lightning in MISSISSIPPI, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-14 19:00:00 to 01-JUL-14 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSCEOLA MUNI ARPT
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning struck a building at the Osceola Municipal Airport. As a result, a fire occurred which caused major damage to the building.

Flash Flood in POINSETT, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-14 19:10:00 to 01-JUL-14 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRUMANN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two thunderstorms merged together over Trumann. As a result, the intersection of West Main Street and North Pine Avenue was covered with seven inches of water.

Lightning in MISSISSIPPI, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-14 18:30:00 to 01-JUL-14 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARROLLS CORNER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning struck and killed a teenager as he was running to take cover from a storm. He was found underneath a tree in a church's parking lot.
The focus of an approaching northeastern frontal boundary, sea breeze, and residual outflow boundaries from prior convection, within a warm moist and unstable air mass, produced scattered thunderstorm activity.

Hail in BURLESON, TEXAS
From 04-JUL-14 18:44:00 to 04-JUL-14 18:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALDWELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported in the town of Caldwell.
A moist and unstable tropical air mas was primed for the formation of offshore waterspouts.

Waterspout in HIGH IS TO FREEPORT TX OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 16-JUL-14 10:20:00 to 16-JUL-14 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH JETTY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A waterspout was reported off the Bolivar Peninsula coastline.
High winds occurred across Southeast Michigan during the afternoon of November 24. These winds occurred as a powerful and deepening low pressure system moved from near the Straits of Mackinac to Quebec, dragging a strong cold front through Lower Michigan. Peak winds gusted between 55-65 mph over Metro Detroit and points south, with 45-58 mph gusts occurring to the north. Numerous downed trees and power lines were reported, which lead to power outages reaching close to 200,000 at the peak of the wind event.

High Wind in LENAWEE, MICHIGAN
From 24-NOV-14 11:00:00 to 24-NOV-14 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in MONROE, MICHIGAN
From 24-NOV-14 11:00:00 to 24-NOV-14 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 24-NOV-14 11:00:00 to 24-NOV-14 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 24-NOV-14 11:00:00 to 24-NOV-14 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 24-NOV-14 11:00:00 to 24-NOV-14 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in MACOMB, MICHIGAN
From 24-NOV-14 11:00:00 to 24-NOV-14 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in ST. CLAIR, MICHIGAN
From 24-NOV-14 11:00:00 to 24-NOV-14 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in SAGINAW, MICHIGAN
From 24-NOV-14 11:00:00 to 24-NOV-14 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
A series of fronts produced a period of rain that resulted in rock and land slides over burn scarred areas of the Clackamas National Forest near Estacada, Oregon. The burn scars were from the 36 pit wildfire.

Heavy Rain in CLACKAMAS, OREGON
From 05-NOV-14 16:00:00 to 05-NOV-14 16:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: ESTACADA
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Oregon Department of Transportation reported land and mud slides near Estacada, Oregon after 2 inches of rain fell over the past week. These slides closed Higway 226 near milepost 36 for several of days.
A cold front moves across the region, interacting with surface based CAPE values in excess of 5000 j/kg and abundant low level moisture. Shear through much of the atmosphere was lacking across the area, resulting in marginally severe thunderstorms with occasional downbursts producing isolated wind damage or large hail incidents.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMS, OHIO
From 05-SEP-14 18:40:00 to 05-SEP-14 18:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIONEER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Local officials reported several trees were blown down onto power lines in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMS, OHIO
From 05-SEP-14 18:50:00 to 05-SEP-14 18:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST UNITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Local officials reported several down tree branches onto power lines in the area.
An active area of showers and thunderstorms moved north across the coastal waters of Mexico and over the lower Texas Coastal Waters. These showers and thunderstorms developed in conjunction with a wave of moisture that originated with a disturbance just off the Mexico coast about 200 NM south of Brownsville.  Outflows from a convective line produced some very high wind gusts as it pushed across the region.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in LAGUNA MADRE FROM PORT OF BROWNSVILLE TO ARROYO COLORADO, GULF OF MEXICO
From 18-AUG-14 13:13:00 to 18-AUG-14 13:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARROYO CITY
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS at KPIL recorded a wind gust of 42 kts.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in LAGUNA MADRE FROM PORT OF BROWNSVILLE TO ARROYO COLORADO, GULF OF MEXICO
From 18-AUG-14 13:24:00 to 18-AUG-14 13:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORT ISABEL
Magnitude: 34.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

Port Isabel TCOON site reported a wind gust of 34 knots.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in LAGUNA MADRE FROM PORT OF BROWNSVILLE TO ARROYO COLORADO, GULF OF MEXICO
From 18-AUG-14 13:24:00 to 18-AUG-14 13:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORT ISABEL
Magnitude: 34.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

South Padre Island Coast Guard Station TCOON site reported a wind gust of 34 knots.
Thunderstorms brought damaging winds to Crow Wing County in northeast Minnesota on September 20th.

Thunderstorm Wind in CROW WING, MINNESOTA
From 20-SEP-14 15:07:00 to 20-SEP-14 15:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE HUBERT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were down on a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CROW WING, MINNESOTA
From 20-SEP-14 15:19:00 to 20-SEP-14 15:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMILY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

There were 3 to 4 inch diameter tree branches down near Emily, MN.

Thunderstorm Wind in CROW WING, MINNESOTA
From 20-SEP-14 15:23:00 to 20-SEP-14 15:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were down and blocking a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CROW WING, MINNESOTA
From 20-SEP-14 15:33:00 to 20-SEP-14 15:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEERWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were down and blocking Highway 6.
In the wake of the storm that moved through the region on Halloween, bringing up to an inch of rain in the San Joaquin Valley, areas of dense fog developed each night between November 2 and November 10. Most of the nights, the area affected was primarily along Highway 198 in the vicinity of Hanford and along Highway 43 from Selma to Corcoran. There were a few school bus delays due to the fog.
However, on the morning of November 7, the area of dense fog became more widespread and included the Fresno area. On that morning, the visibility at Fresno-Yosemite International fell to 1/16 of a mile, delaying all flights into and out of the airport. The fog also caused 10 school bus delays.
On the morning of November 9, there was a fatality traffic accident that occurred in the dense fog involving 1 vehicle and a pole.

Dense Fog in W CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 07-NOV-14 06:00:00 to 07-NOV-14 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Dense Fog in E CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 07-NOV-14 06:00:00 to 07-NOV-14 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Dense Fog in SW S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 07-NOV-14 06:00:00 to 07-NOV-14 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Dense Fog in SE S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 07-NOV-14 06:00:00 to 07-NOV-14 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Dense Fog in SE S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 07-NOV-14 06:00:00 to 07-NOV-14 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Dense Fog in E CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 09-NOV-14 04:00:00 to 09-NOV-14 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A pickup truck collided with a power pole in the dense fog. There was 1 fatality.
A thunderstorm moving southeast through LaMoure County intensified and produced large hail as it approached the southeast part of the county.

Hail in LA MOURE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-SEP-14 11:43:00 to 20-SEP-14 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA MOURE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There were no reports of damage.
A thunderstorm produced heavy rain over Williams.

Heavy Rain in COCONINO, ARIZONA
From 14-SEP-14 14:55:00 to 14-SEP-14 15:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: WILLIAMS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter in Williams reported 0.95 inches of rain in just 45 minutes.
A strong upper level low pressure area lifting across the region along with a surface warm front brought numerous thunderstorms to the region. The thunderstorms brought very heavy rains and flash flooding along with several tornadoes.

Flash Flood in EDMUNDS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-AUG-14 20:08:00 to 23-AUG-14 23:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: IPSWICH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Very heavy rains resulted in water over County Road 13 north of Ipswich.

Flash Flood in BROWN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-AUG-14 23:20:00 to 24-AUG-14 02:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABERDEEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several thunderstorms developed and tracked over the Aberdeen area bringing very heavy rains of 2 to over 4 inches.  This resulted in flash flooding in and east of Aberdeen with many roads flooded.  There were many stranded vehicles with some rescues occurring.

Tornado in FAULK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-AUG-14 16:30:00 to 23-AUG-14 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WECOTA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down about a mile south of Highway 20 and tracked northward to about a mile north of Highway 20. The tornado tracked mainly across open country and caused only minor tree damage near a home.

Tornado in FAULK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-AUG-14 16:35:00 to 23-AUG-14 16:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: WECOTA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down about a mile south of Highway 20 and traveled over four miles to the northeast before lifting.  The tornado caused minor damage to two farms.  A garage door was blown over the roof of the garage along with tree damage. A livestock trailer was also blown over along with more tree damage at the second farm.

Tornado in EDMUNDS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-AUG-14 17:31:00 to 23-AUG-14 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: IPSWICH TAYLOR ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down northeast of Ipswich and traveled about a mile to the northeast before lifting.  Damage was sustained to a farm with a section of the roof lost along with the siding damaged.  A metal outbuilding also lost the majority of its roof with a tractor damaged due to flying debris. There was also tree damage along with a dented grain bin.
Heavy rains caused the Grand River near Little Eagle to quickly rise to above the flood stage of 15 feet to 20.7 feet.  Some agricultural land and pastureland were flooded as a result.

Flood in CORSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-AUG-14 12:15:00 to 25-AUG-14 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: LITTLE EAGLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Hurricane Marie tracked west of Baja California and out to sea, but resulted in a southeast flow of moisture into southeast Arizona. Morning surface dew points were in the 60s to near 70, with precipitable water amounts of 1.5 to 1.8 inches. Pima and Pinal Counties received the majority of the heavy rainfall and flash flooding.

Flash Flood in PINAL, ARIZONA
From 25-AUG-14 15:45:00 to 25-AUG-14 17:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: RED ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water flowed over a foot deep over the Frontage Road at Interstate 10 near Red Rock.

Flash Flood in PIMA, ARIZONA
From 25-AUG-14 15:00:00 to 25-AUG-14 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: NAWT VAYA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Over 2 inches of rain caused significant flooding of route 286 about halfway between Three Points and Sasabe, near mile post 24. Roads were also flooded near and west of Arivaca.
A shortwave trough moved towards Interstate 65 during the evening hours on the 19th. A cluster of strong storms developed across west central Kentucky during the evening hours, decaying towards midnight. Widespread storms also developed across southeastern Indiana towards midnight. As this convective complex moved across the northern Bluegrass Region, several locations received brief torrential rainfall and gusty winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HART, KENTUCKY
From 19-AUG-14 22:05:00 to 19-AUG-14 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONNIEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A NWS Employee reported that two hardwood trees fell near Reynolds Lane east of Bonnieville.
A trough of low pressure moving into northern California brought no rain to central California, but did increase the westerly winds across the coastal mountains and into the west side of the San Joaquin Valley. These winds increased in the late afternoon and continued through the evening with gusts to 40 to 60 mph common through and below the passes and gaps in the coastal mountains, especially through and below Cottonwood Pass along Highway 41. Sunflower Valley APRS reported a peak wind gust of 59 mph at 1906 PST. Panoche Road RAWS reported a peak wind gust of 62 mph at 1907 PST. These strong winds were blowing across Interstate 5 and highway 41. Due to the extended period of drought across the San Joaquin Valley, the winds caused blowing dust across most of the west side of the valley. Visibility was reduced to near zero in blowing dust, resulting in stopped traffic along Interstate 5 and highway 41 and other county roads between Avenal and Lost Hills. There were at least 7 accidents reported and highway 41 was closed from near Avenal to where it intersects highway 46 in San Luis Obispo county for at least 3 hours.

High Wind in W CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 14-OCT-14 15:00:00 to 14-OCT-14 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Dust Storm in SW S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 14-OCT-14 16:00:00 to 14-OCT-14 20:30:00 (PST-8)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in SW S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 14-OCT-14 16:00:00 to 14-OCT-14 20:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet