The National Weather Service has issued a first-ever Hurricane Force Wind Warning for the Big Sur coastal waters, indicating the potential for extremely dangerous winds. Forecast models suggest a 15-25% chance that wind gusts could exceed 95 mph, with some areas possibly experiencing gusts over 90 mph. The warning, which is unprecedented for the region, covers the coastal waters from the Big Sur Coast to 60 nautical miles out, with sustained winds predicted to be 65 kt/75 mph and gusts up to 80 knots (approximately 92 mph). The high wind event is expected to last from 3am to 4pm on Sunday, affecting both coastal and inland areas, with significant tree and power impacts anticipated. The Santa Lucia and San Benito Mountains are among the locations where the strongest winds are forecasted. Motorists are advised to be cautious as Highway 1 near Big Sur could face washouts.
Extremely Dangerous Winds. The waters from the Big Sur Coast to 60 nautical miles out have been upgraded to Hurricane Force Wind Warnings for winds 35 to 55 kt with gusts up to 80 knots (roughly 92 mph). #CAwx https://t.co/Zbt2dNryJ1
Believe the first-ever Hurricane Force Wind Warning issued in California was just issued tonight by the @NWSBayArea for the Big Sur coastal waters, with wind gusts up to 90 mph possible. Isolated tornadoes and severe thunderstorm wind gusts from San Jose south along the Central⦠https://t.co/U1sYVqU0hQ
To my family and friends from Moss Landing to Big Sur, the @NWS is predicting hurricane force winds for the coast and higher elevation overnight. Please be aware and careful. https://t.co/Xtbuk6R6lX
#CAwx An extremely rare and first-ever **Hurricane Force Wind Warning** for @NWSBayArea has been issued for the water areas along the Big Sur Coast. I have never seen one of these issued before. Some models are showing potential sustained winds 55-65mph with 70-90mph wind⦠https://t.co/dYuUkWJ67y
Weβve been saying damaging wind speeds/gusts for awhile but this ups the ante even more near the coast. First of its kind for the region hurricane force wind warning 3am-4pm for the Big Sur coastline now set for Sunday. Tree and power impacts are expected to be significant inlandβ¦ https://t.co/CqSg3UMdFi https://t.co/TVUTkbq6tq
That area off Big Sur near Monterey is a **hurricane force** wind warning. That means winds, at least in gusts, could exceed 75 mph in that area - and likely higher (up to 90 mph) in the nearby coastal mountains. Highway 1 near Big Sur could also see washouts. #CAwx https://t.co/m3zgNhuXws
Damaging wind gusts trending higher with evening updates. π on hurricane force wind warning (a first) for coastal waters near Big Sur per @psuweatherman #CAwx 2/3/2024 https://t.co/3LnIISb0E3
Extreme language in NWS discussion tonight for winds on the Big Sur coastline Sunday: "A first-ever Hurricane Force Wind Warning will be issued with the even coastal waters forecast." @NWSBayArea is forecasting sustained 65 kt/75mph wind, with gusts up to 95 mph in this area. https://t.co/Pfr3jdd6D3
Really concerned about wind the next 24 hours. Latest 1km WRF has a few pockets of 90+ mph ! over the Santa Lucia Mts & San Benito Mts. Ensemble guidance (NBM) gives a 15-25% of seeing a few spots over 95 mph. 1st ever Hurricane Force Wind Warning Big Sur coastal waters. #CAwx https://t.co/RY1Og8qiyL