Severe High Wind Warning is in effect for Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area; Santa Susana Mountains; Interstate 5 Corridor; Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor; Eastern San Gabriel Mountains through 16 October 2026, 20:00, after being issued at 16 October 2026, 11:03. The alert is described as Severe, with Urgency: Expected and Certainty: Likely, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
For the High Wind Warning, northeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 70 mph are expected. A Wind Advisory is forecast to follow from 8 PM PDT this evening to 2 PM PDT Saturday, with northeast winds 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 55 mph. These conditions may make travel difficult and could blow around unsecured objects.
For safety, call 911 for immediate emergencies and follow guidance from the NWS and local authorities or emergency services. Secure outdoor objects and avoid parking vehicles under trees. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating high profile vehicles, and have a plan in place for possible power outages.
