An approaching strong upper level low brought widespread damaging winds to the Bay Area and Central Coast on February 21. A Wind Advisory was issued for the entire region in advance of the event, and was upgraded to a High Wind Warning along the coast and in the higher elevations of the Central Coast.

High Wind in COASTAL NORTH BAY INCLUDING POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 14:50:00 to 21-FEB-23 14:50:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Wolfpack Ridge weather station operated by PGE reported a wind gust of 66 mph.

Strong Wind in SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 18:25:00 to 21-FEB-23 21:55:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 9.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A redwood tree fell onto a home on the west side of Boulder Creek, injuring a 1-year old child.

High Wind in SAN FRANCISCO BAY SHORELINE, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 13:33:00 to 21-FEB-23 13:33:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Oakland International Airport ASOS measured a gust of 63 mph.

High Wind in MOUNTAINS OF SAN BENITO COUNTY AND INTERIOR MONTEREY COUNTY INCLUDING PINNACLES NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 17:10:00 to 21-FEB-23 17:10:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Las Aquilas station operated by PGE reported a gust of 66 mph.

High Wind in SAN FRANCISCO BAY SHORELINE, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 15:22:00 to 21-FEB-23 15:22:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The San Francisco International Airport ASOS reported a wind gust of 68 mph.

Strong Wind in NORTH BAY INTERIOR VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 17:34:00 to 21-FEB-23 17:34:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 17.00 EG
Property damage: 0.01K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell onto power lines between Gurneville and Forestville, starting a fire.

High Wind in SANTA CLARA VALLEY INCLUDING SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 16:01:00 to 21-FEB-23 16:01:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The San Jose International Airport ASOS reported a wind gust of 61 mph.

Strong Wind in SAN FRANCISCO BAY SHORELINE, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 13:38:00 to 21-FEB-23 13:38:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 22.00 EG
Property damage: 0.01K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree blocked the offramp from Southbound US Highway 101 to Embarcadero Rd in Palo Alto.

Strong Wind in NORTH BAY INTERIOR VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 13:30:00 to 21-FEB-23 13:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 26.00 EG
Property damage: 0.01K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter at the Healdsburg Municipal Airport reported port-a-potties being blown down the road and large trash dumpsters blown out onto the roadway.

High Wind in EAST BAY HILLS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 16:30:00 to 21-FEB-23 16:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Black Diamond Mine station operated by PGE reported a wind gust of 62 mph.

Strong Wind in SAN FRANCISCO BAY SHORELINE, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 13:10:00 to 21-FEB-23 21:46:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 30.00 EG
Property damage: 0.01K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were falling onto the roadway on Interstate 280 west of Millbrae between Larkspur Drive and Trousdale Drive.

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN MONTEREY BAY AND BIG SUR COAST, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 14:43:00 to 21-FEB-23 14:43:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 22.00 EG
Property damage: 0.01K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell on both lanes of California Highway 68 near the SFB Morse Gate in Pacific Grove.

High Wind in SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA COAST, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 17:40:00 to 21-FEB-23 17:40:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Sweeney Ridge weather station operated by PGE reported a wind gust of 64 mph.