A strong low pressure system pushed into the Pacific Northwest during the morning of April 9 then dropped southeast in the Great Basin during the afternoon. While the most of the deep moisture from this system remained to the north of central California limiting precipitation across our area, a strong cold front associated with this system crossed the area during the afternoon of April 9 bringing a period a strong wind gusts to the San Joaquin Valley as well as to the Lake Isabella and Tehachapi areas. Several power outages resulted from downed power lines in the San Joaquin Valley where there were several winds gusts exceeding 40 mph. There were also several reports of winds gusts exceeding 60 mph in the Lake Isabella and Tehachapi areas, and some low impact indicator sites in these areas reported winds gusts exceeding 70 mph.

High Wind in TEHACHAPI AREA, CALIFORNIA
From 09-APR-19 16:27:00 to 09-APR-19 16:27:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Bird Springs Pass RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 79 mph.

High Wind in TEHACHAPI AREA, CALIFORNIA
From 09-APR-19 18:14:00 to 09-APR-19 18:14:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Jawbone Canyon RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 66 mph.

High Wind in TEHACHAPI AREA, CALIFORNIA
From 09-APR-19 16:10:00 to 09-APR-19 16:10:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Southern California Edison at Tehachapi Valley measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in KERN COUNTY DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 09-APR-19 18:54:00 to 09-APR-19 18:54:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Cache Creek CHP station measured a peak wind gust of 73 mph.

High Wind in LAKE ISABELLA, CALIFORNIA
From 09-APR-19 14:32:00 to 09-APR-19 14:32:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Blue Max RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 66 mph.

High Wind in LAKE ISABELLA, CALIFORNIA
From 09-APR-19 12:00:00 to 09-APR-19 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Walker Pass RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in LAKE ISABELLA, CALIFORNIA
From 09-APR-19 15:10:00 to 09-APR-19 15:10:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Bear Peak RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in INDIAN WELLS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 09-APR-19 15:26:00 to 09-APR-19 15:26:00 (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.

Strong Wind in FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
From 09-APR-19 15:57:00 to 09-APR-19 15:57:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway patrol reported a large tree down in the roadway in Northwest Fresno.

Strong Wind in MERCED AND MADERA, CALIFORNIA
From 09-APR-19 16:14:00 to 09-APR-19 16:14:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway patrol reported a large tree down hitting a power pole and lines in Snelling.

Strong Wind in FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
From 09-APR-19 16:58:00 to 09-APR-19 16:58:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway patrol reported a tree down blocking traffic lanes in West Fresno.

Strong Wind in FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
From 09-APR-19 17:00:00 to 09-APR-19 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway patrol reported tree branches took down power lines which blocked traffic lanes 5 miles northwest of Orange Cove.

Strong Wind in MERCED AND MADERA, CALIFORNIA
From 09-APR-19 17:04:00 to 09-APR-19 17:04:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway patrol reported power lines on the roadway in Madera.

Strong Wind in FOGGY BOTTOM, CALIFORNIA
From 09-APR-19 17:36:00 to 09-APR-19 17:36:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway patrol reported power lines down on the roadway in Lemoore.

Strong Wind in BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA
From 09-APR-19 17:45:00 to 09-APR-19 17:45:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway patrol reported a tree down in the roadway blocking lanes in North Bakersfield.

Strong Wind in FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
From 09-APR-19 18:00:00 to 09-APR-19 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway patrol reported a tree down in the roadway in South Clovis.

Strong Wind in FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
From 09-APR-19 18:06:00 to 09-APR-19 18:06:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway patrol reported a tree down in the roadway in Southeast Clovis.

Strong Wind in FOGGY BOTTOM, CALIFORNIA
From 09-APR-19 19:21:00 to 09-APR-19 19:21:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reports of a large tree being blown over a Civic Auditorium Park in Hanford.