California Severe High Wind Warning | Effective 10/16/2026 05:10

Headline: 
High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 5:10AM PDT until October 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Event: 
High Wind Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 16, 2026 - 5:10am
Expires: 
October 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For eastern portions of the valleys, northeast to east winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph expected, locally higher up to 70 mph near mountain foothills. For the western valleys, more localized wind gusts 35 to 45 mph. Strongest and most widespread winds will be on Friday. * WHERE...San Diego County Valleys. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will become easterly tomorrow, and will gradually weaken in the process.
Instruction: 
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Area Description: 
San Diego County Inland Valleys
Forcast Office: 
NWS San Diego CA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov