High Wind Warning Issued for Southern California Mountains and Inland Empire

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a High Wind Warning for parts of Southern California, including the San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, Riverside County Mountains, and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. Easterly winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are expected, particularly strong below the San Gorgonio Pass and in the Riverside County Mountains. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines, leading to possible power outages and difficult travel for high-profile vehicles. The warning is in effect until 8 PM PDT this evening for some areas and until midnight PDT tonight for Riverside County Mountains.