A dry upper trough moved through central California during the early morning of April 28 bringing a much cooler airmass into the area.  This system also brought increased winds to the area during the afternoon and evening hours as pressure gradients strengthened.  Strong wind gusts impacted the mountains and deserts of Kern County during this time frame with the Mojave Desert slopes being the most impacted.  Several stationed reported wind gusts exceeding 45 mph with several gusts exceeding 60 mph being observed during the early evening.  The strong wind gusts also resulted in at least four semi-trucks being blown over in the Mojave area.  The winds slowly diminished overnight as the trough moved east of our area.

High Wind in TEHACHAPI, CALIFORNIA
From 28-APR-22 19:14:00 to 28-APR-22 19:14:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Jawbone Canyon RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 68 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH END OF THE UPPER SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 28-APR-22 15:27:00 to 28-APR-22 15:27:00 (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 SOUTH END OF THE UPPER SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 28-APR-22 15:00:00 to 28-APR-22 15:00:00 (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 MOJAVE DESERT SLOPE(S), CALIFORNIA
From 28-APR-22 18:50:00 to 28-APR-22 18:50:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 58.00 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 67 mph.

High Wind in MOJAVE DESERT SLOPE(S), CALIFORNIA
From 28-APR-22 18:43:00 to 28-APR-22 18:43:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Cache Creek CHP station measured a peak wind gust of 66 mph.

High Wind in MOJAVE DESERT SLOPE(S), CALIFORNIA
From 28-APR-22 16:00:00 to 28-APR-22 16:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Mojave Airport AWOS measured a peak wind gust of 64 mph.

High Wind in MOJAVE DESERT SLOPE(S), CALIFORNIA
From 28-APR-22 18:28:00 to 28-APR-22 18:28:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Jawbone Station measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in KERN RIVER VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 28-APR-22 17:20:00 to 28-APR-22 17:20:00 (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.

Strong Wind in MOJAVE DESERT SLOPE(S), CALIFORNIA
From 28-APR-22 17:40:00 to 28-APR-22 18:10:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 36.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported three semi-trucks rolled over near the intersection of SR 58 and SR 14.

Strong Wind in MOJAVE DESERT SLOPE(S), CALIFORNIA
From 28-APR-22 19:41:00 to 28-APR-22 19:41:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 46.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a semi-truck was blown over at the intersection of SR 14 and Silver Queen Rd.