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Flood — Kings, CA

Apr 13, 2024

A large upper low pressure system approached the central California coast on April 13 spreading increased clouds and precipitation into the interior of central California during the afternoon while temperatures plummeted as a cooler airmass pushed into the area. The most noticeable impact rom this system was strong wind gusts which accompanied the main cold front. Several reports of wind gusts exceeding 45 mph were reported during the early afternoon of April 13 while a few stations reported gus

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1162479). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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