FONTANA, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> The Southern California Weather Force has issued a High Wind Warning and a Santa Ana Wind Warning, effective Thursday morning throught Friday night. Strongest winds will happen on Friday.
According to the Southern California Weather Force model, the mountains and foothills will see stronger winds than parts of the Inland Empire Valley.
The High Wind Warning is for San Bernardino County this includes, the town of Devore, North Fontana/San Bernardino, Rialto, the Cajon Pass, and all Mountain cities.
Thursday into Saturday winds blowing around 50-60 mph with max wind gust at or around 70 mph for the foothills and the canyon passes. Red Flad Warning if a brush fire starts extreme fire behavior and with grow rapidly.
Semi tractor-trailers could overturn on Interstate 15 and the 210 Freeways in the Devore/Fontana area.
Watch for objects that could potentially blow into the roadway. Tree limbs may break and trees may come down do to the rain last week. Other debris may come loose during strong gusty winds.
Residents and drivers should remain vigilant for downed trees and power lines. Power maybe turned off through the day or days due to the gusty winds. If you come across an intersection with traffic signals without power, approach it as a four-way stop.
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. Click on the Link.
Those in the wind areas should secure loose items including trash cans, BBQ, patio furniture, trampolines, and lawn decorations so they don’t blow away, get damaged, or cause damage to themselves.
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