Los Angeles, CA – Strong winds are set to sweep through Southern California this weekend, with gusts reaching up to 65 mph in some areas. The National Weather Service has issued multiple wind advisories, warning of hazardous driving conditions and potential power outages.
According to the National Weather Service, advisories are in effect for the Western Mojave Desert, San Gorgonio Pass near Banning, Apple and Lucerne Valleys, and the Mojave Desert Slopes. The strongest winds are expected between Saturday morning and Monday evening, with some areas seeing gusts persist into early Tuesday.
The Western Mojave Desert, including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin, will experience southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph from early Sunday through Monday afternoon. The Apple and Lucerne Valleys, including Victorville, Adelanto, and Hesperia, will see slightly stronger gusts of 45 to 55 mph.
San Gorgonio Pass near Banning is expected to face the most intense winds, with speeds ranging from 30 to 40 mph and gusts reaching up to 65 mph from Saturday morning through Monday afternoon. The Mojave Desert Slopes will also experience strong winds from Saturday afternoon through early Tuesday morning, with gusts up to 60 mph.
Residents are advised to secure outdoor objects, as loose items may be blown away. High-profile vehicles should exercise caution on roadways, particularly along I-10, I-15, and SR-58, where crosswinds could be hazardous. Power outages are possible due to downed tree limbs and damaged lines.
