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San Bernardino County news for Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Public Safety · San Bernardino County

High Wind Watch for Inland Empire: Thursday 6 a.m. to Friday 8 p.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a high wind watch for the San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys, effective from Thursday at 6 a.m. until Friday at 8 p.m. Northeast winds are expected to reach 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph, potentially exceeding 60 mph near coastal-facing foothills. Residents are advised to secure loose outdoor items and prepare for possible power outages and difficult travel conditions for high-profile vehicles.

Source: Sacramento Bee Read the full story ↗

Public Safety · San Bernardino County

High Wind Watch for Inland Empire Mountains, Oct. 15-16; Gusts Up to 70 mph in San Gorgonio Pass

The National Weather Service in San Diego issued a high wind watch on Tuesday at 11:11 a.m., valid from Thursday 6 a.m. through Friday 8 p.m., covering the San Bernardino County Mountains, Riverside County Mountains, and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. Northeast to east winds of 30–40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are expected, with winds exceeding 70 mph possible through the San Gorgonio Pass. The NWS warns that damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines, cause power outages, and make travel difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Residents are advised to secure loose outdoor items and monitor the latest forecasts for updates.

Source: The Modesto Bee Read the full story ↗

Public Safety · San Bernardino County

Wind Advisory for San Bernardino County Thursday 8 a.m. Through Friday 11 a.m.

The NWS Las Vegas issued a wind advisory on Tuesday at 11:30 p.m. for the Eastern Mojave Desert, including the Mojave National Preserve, Cadiz Basin, and the San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley, valid from Thursday at 8 a.m. through Friday at 11 a.m. North-to-northeast winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected, with risks including blown tree limbs, scattered power outages, difficult driving for high-profile vehicles, and hazardous conditions for small craft on area lakes. Residents are advised to secure unsecured outdoor objects and use extra caution while driving during the advisory period.

Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune Read the full story ↗

Public Safety · San Bernardino County

Mtz/bdc/82a Fire Still Burning in San Bernardino County as of Oct. 13

The Mtz/bdc/82a Fire, first discovered at 8:55 a.m. on Oct. 3, has been burning for 10 days on federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in San Bernardino County, California. As of the Oct. 13 update at 3:22 p.m., no containment information was available and the cause remains undetermined. The fire's size, specific location within the county, and any threat to nearby communities were not reported.

Source: Sacramento Bee Read the full story ↗

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