FONTANA, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> A High Wind Advisory for Wednesday night February 17 and Thursday. Cool Santa Ana Winds for the Inland Empire Valleys locations, mountains and the Cajon Pass.
Southern California Weather Force Weather Service has issued a High Wind Advisory for the LA County and San Bernardino County mountains includes North Fontana/San Bernardino and the Cajon Pass. With winds blowing around 20-40 mph with max wind gust at or around 50+ mph.
Hazardous driving conditions are possible for high-profile vehicles.
Watch for objects that could potentially blow into the roadway. Tree limbs may break and other debris may come loose during strong gusty winds.
If you see smoke or fire call 911 asap before posting to social media. Also if you see something like a suspicious person or vehicle parked on or by brush, say something by calling 911.
Those in the wind areas should secure loose items including trash cans, BBQ and patio furniture now.
Residents and drivers should remain vigilant for downed trees and power lines.
Power maybe turned off Wednesday night and Thursday due to the gusty winds. If you come across an intersection with traffic signals without power, approach it as a four-way stop.
Southern California Weather Force has a new 1-800 number. You now can listen to the latest forecast and current or upcoming weather events.
The number is 1-800-682-7567 ext.9 For The Cajon Pass Weather.
The shutoff of power is designed to reduce the risk of fires caused by electrical equipment when strong winds are forecast. Several large fires in California have been linked to electrical equipment.
SCE customers can sign up for alerts to let them know if the power will be shut off.
Weather update for Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday will have a chance of a rain/snow on these days with gusty winds.
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