Public Safety · Banning, CA
High Wind Warning for San Gorgonio Pass Through Midnight Sunday, Oct. 18
The National Weather Service in San Diego issued an updated high wind warning on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 6:39 p.m., valid from Thursday at 6 a.m. through Sunday midnight for the San Gorgonio Pass area near Banning, California. Northeast to east winds of 30–40 mph with gusts of 50–65 mph are expected, strongest on Friday. The NWS warns that damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines, with widespread power outages anticipated and difficult travel conditions, especially for high-profile vehicles. Residents are urged to secure loose outdoor objects before the winds arrive.