A low pressure system dropping southward through the Great Basin region pushed a strong cold front through central California which produced a period of very strong winds along with areas of blowing dust during the late morning and early afternoon hours of November 25. Several stations in the Kern County Deserts and in the Tehachapi and Lake Isabella areas measured gusts exceeding 50 mph while a few locations measured gusts exceeding 70 mph. The strong winds caused at least three semi trucks to be blown over near Mojave and briefly closed State Route 14 due to blowing dust reducing visibility to near zero. In addition, several stations in the San Joaquin Valley measured wind gusts between 35 and 50 mph and blowing dust resulted in a multi-vehicle collision near Caruthers along State Route 41. The winds decreased by early evening as colder air settled into the area.

High Wind in TEHACHAPI AREA, CALIFORNIA
From 25-NOV-19 13:27:00 to 25-NOV-19 13:27:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Bird Springs Pass RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 78 mph.

High Wind in TEHACHAPI AREA, CALIFORNIA
From 25-NOV-19 07:14:00 to 25-NOV-19 07:14:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Jawbone Canyon RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 65 mph.

High Wind in LAKE ISABELLA, CALIFORNIA
From 25-NOV-19 14:32:00 to 25-NOV-19 14:32:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Blue Max RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 65 mph.

High Wind in LAKE ISABELLA, CALIFORNIA
From 25-NOV-19 11:10:00 to 25-NOV-19 11:10:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 72.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Bear Peak RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 83 mph.

High Wind in INDIAN WELLS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 25-NOV-19 11:26:00 to 25-NOV-19 11:26:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Laural Mountain RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 74 mph.

High Wind in INDIAN WELLS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 25-NOV-19 12:26:00 to 25-NOV-19 12:26:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Indian Wells Canyon RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 63 mph.

High Wind in KERN COUNTY DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 25-NOV-19 14:00:00 to 25-NOV-19 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Mojave airport AWOS measured a peak wind gust of 70 mph.

High Wind in KERN COUNTY DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 25-NOV-19 13:13:00 to 25-NOV-19 13:13:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The North Edwards AFB ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 63 mph.

High Wind in KERN COUNTY DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 25-NOV-19 11:30:00 to 25-NOV-19 11:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison station at Little Oak Canyon measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in KERN COUNTY DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 25-NOV-19 13:22:00 to 25-NOV-19 13:22:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Jawbone Station measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in KERN COUNTY DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 25-NOV-19 14:07:00 to 25-NOV-19 14:07:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a semi truck blown over on State Route 14 at Backus Road.

High Wind in KERN COUNTY DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 25-NOV-19 14:21:00 to 25-NOV-19 14:21:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a semi truck blown over on exit 167 on State Route 58 at the State Route 14 exchange.

High Wind in KERN COUNTY DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 25-NOV-19 14:29:00 to 25-NOV-19 14:29:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a semi truck was blown over just east of exit 167 on State Route 58.

Dust Storm in FOGGY BOTTOM, CALIFORNIA
From 25-NOV-19 11:00:00 to 25-NOV-19 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media report of a multi-vehicle crash along State Route 41 as a result of near zero visibility from blowing dust.

Dust Storm in KERN COUNTY DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 25-NOV-19 13:00:00 to 25-NOV-19 15:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media report of State Route 14 being closed northeast of Mojave due to near zero visibility from blowing dust.