Overview
- National Weather Service placed inland Los Angeles corridors under a High Wind Watch from Wednesday at 8 p.m. to Thursday at 8 p.m.
- Forecast calls for north winds of 25 to 40 mph with peak gusts up to 65 mph possible.
- Officials caution that damaging winds could down trees and power lines, with widespread outages possible and difficult travel for tall vehicles.
- The watch covers the 5 Freeway near Santa Clarita, the Santa Ynez and San Gabriel mountains including the Highway 14 corridor, Ventura and Santa Barbara county mountains, and the Antelope Valley and foothills.
- Residents are urged to secure outdoor items, charge essential devices, review shelter options inside sturdy buildings, avoid downed lines, and use extra caution if driving.