At a Glance
- Wind advisory through Sunday 1 p.m. for much of the Southland
- Isolated gusts up to 70 mph possible
- Risk of downed trees and localized power outages
Why it matters: Weekend travel could be hazardous in wind-prone areas
Southern California braces for a windy weekend as Santa Ana winds sweep back into the region
Wind Advisory Details
A wind advisory remains in effect through Sunday afternoon for much of the Southland
NBC4 meteorologist Stephanie Olmo warns Saturday may see the strongest gusts
Stephanie Olmo explained:
> “With the recent rains that we had, we’re looking at a low risk of fires, but there is more of an increased risk of downed trees and localized power outages”
Affected Areas
Two major sections face the strongest wind potential:
Ventura County and parts of northern Los Angeles County
- Grapevine
- The valley
- Areas bordering Ventura
Inland Empire and Orange County
Timing and Intensity
Olmo expects gusts from time to time around 30 to 40 mph in wind-prone areas areas
Sunday won’t be as strong but still breezy in some spots
Temperatures will warm through next week into the upper 70s and even low 80s in a few spots
Key Takeaways
- Wind advisory through Sunday 1 p.m.
- Peak winds likely Saturday
- Low fire risk due to recent rains
- Weekend travel may be hazardous in wind-prone areas
