A low pressure system moving through the Pacific Northwest pushed a cold front through the area between the evening of June 12 and the evening of June 14 resulting in a period of gusty winds along the Mojave Desert slopes in Kern County during this time frame.  The strongest winds were observed during the early afternoon of June 13 when law enforcement reported two tractor trailers were overturned as a result of the increased winds.  Several stations in the Kern County Mountains and Mojave Desert Slopes measured peak gusts between 60 mph and 75 mph.

Strong Wind in MOJAVE DESERT SLOPE(S), CALIFORNIA
From 13-JUN-22 12:47:00 to 13-JUN-22 12:47:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported an overturned tractor trailer along SR 14 near the Beacon Solar Plant.

Strong Wind in MOJAVE DESERT SLOPE(S), CALIFORNIA
From 13-JUN-22 13:39:00 to 13-JUN-22 13:39:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported an overturned tractor trailer near the intersection of SR 58 and SR 14.

High Wind in SOUTH END OF THE UPPER SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 13-JUN-22 00:00:00 to 13-JUN-22 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Walker Pass RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH END OF THE UPPER SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 13-JUN-22 00:27:00 to 13-JUN-22 00:27:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Bird Springs Pass RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 76 mph.

High Wind in MOJAVE DESERT SLOPE(S), CALIFORNIA
From 13-JUN-22 00:32:00 to 13-JUN-22 00:32:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Blue Max RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 61 mph.

High Wind in KERN RIVER VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 13-JUN-22 17:00:00 to 13-JUN-22 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison Station at Paradise Cove measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in MOJAVE DESERT SLOPE(S), CALIFORNIA
From 13-JUN-22 21:00:00 to 13-JUN-22 21:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Mojave Airport AWOS measured a peak wind gust of 75 mph.

High Wind in MOJAVE DESERT SLOPE(S), CALIFORNIA
From 13-JUN-22 21:20:00 to 13-JUN-22 21:20:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 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 65 mph.

High Wind in MOJAVE DESERT SLOPE(S), CALIFORNIA
From 14-JUN-22 00:30:00 to 14-JUN-22 00:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison Station at Cottonwood Canyon measured a peak wind gust of 68 mph.

High Wind in MOJAVE DESERT SLOPE(S), CALIFORNIA
From 13-JUN-22 23:30:00 to 13-JUN-22 23:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison Station at Cache Creek measured a peak wind gust of 68 mph.

High Wind in MOJAVE DESERT SLOPE(S), CALIFORNIA
From 13-JUN-22 22:03:00 to 13-JUN-22 22:03:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Cache Creek CHP station measured a peak wind gust of 62 mph.