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High Wind Watch

Status

New Event Active alert

Start Time

Thu 10/15/2026 09:00 AM EDT

End Time

Fri 10/16/2026 11:00 PM EDT

Significance

Watch

Impacts

Moderate impact

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service San Diego CA 1111 AM PDT Tue Oct 13 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast to east winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible; winds over 70 mph through the San Gorgonio Pass possible. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains, San Bernardino County Mountains, and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. Highest winds along the coastal-facing slopes and through the San Gorgonio Pass. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Protect property that may be damaged from high winds.

Technical Header

CAZ055-056-065-140500- /O.NEW.KSGX.HW.A.0004.261015T1300Z-261017T0300Z/ San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains-San Gorgonio Pass near Banning- Including the cities of Running Springs, Big Bear City, Crestline, Wrightwood, Big Bear Lake, Desert Hot Springs, Lake Arrowhead, Banning, and Idyllwild-Pine Cove 1111 AM PDT Tue Oct 13 2026