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More from YourNews BusinessSOUTHERN CALIFORNIA - January 6, 2009 (SocalWeather.Org) Hurricane Force Santa Ana Winds Set To Pound Southern California
Growing concerns that damaging Santa Ana Winds are about to hit Southern California prompts a Santa Ana Wind Watch.
The Southern California Weather Authority has issued a Santa Ana Wind Watch effective this Friday until next week. The Santa Ana Wind pattern is upon us and we will most likely see damaging winds in the area. The weather authority issued a press release on January 4, 2009 that spoke of the event. Project UJEAS ES1 handled the event well and the "in the cards" system worked nicely again.
"Right now I am speaking with many people right now how to prepare for damaging winds. "said Kevin Martin, of the Southern California Weather Authority. "Estimations that hurricane force wind gusts is what we are going to be dealing with in the populated areas. We have not seen these speeds since October 2007 and they are certainly not uncommon. Still this is the type of event we need to warn ahead of time. We've issued the watch three days in advance, which should give tree growers and anyone needing to know the conditions coming up ample time to prepare.
The Santa Ana Wind Watch issued by the weather authority states that 100 mph wind gusts will be likely in the prone areas. High profile vehicles are urged to heed this warning and take extra precaution. The Rocketry Organization of California (ROC) will be heading up to Lucerne Valley for their monthly rocket launch activities on Saturday. Martin urges them to take caution driving up the Cajon Pass. The organization trusts the forecast of the weather authority. "I give them my all and support the hobby, "said Martin. "I'm warning them now that if they are driving a high profile vehicle through the Southern section of the Cajon Pass on Saturday morning, they will be in danger from very strong winds."
Martin is no stranger to giving warnings with such wording. He isn't afraid to push to save the lives of the public and has done so in the past.
The Santa Ana Winds are returning, with vengeance.
JTY
SoCalWeather.Org Staff Writer
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