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San Bernardino County news for Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Public Safety · San Bernardino County

High Wind Warning for San Bernardino County Mountains Through 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16

The NWS San Diego issued an updated high wind warning Wednesday at 6:39 p.m. for the San Bernardino County Mountains, valid from Thursday 6 a.m. through Friday 8 p.m. Northeast winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are expected, with local gusts reaching 70 mph below the San Gorgonio Pass. The NWS warns that damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines, widespread power outages are expected, and travel will be difficult especially for high-profile vehicles. Residents are urged to secure loose outdoor objects before the winds arrive.

Source: Sacramento Bee Read the full story ↗

Public Safety · San Bernardino County

High Wind Warning for Inland Empire Through Sat. 8 p.m., Oct. 15-17

The NWS San Diego issued a high wind warning on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 11:16 a.m. for the San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, effective from Thursday at 6 a.m. through Saturday at 8 p.m. Northeast winds of 25-35 mph with gusts to 55 mph are expected Thursday and Friday, exceeding 60 mph near Cajon Pass; Saturday brings easterly winds with gusts of 35-45 mph strongest below San Gorgonio Pass. Damaging winds could down trees and power lines, cause power outages, and make travel difficult for high-profile vehicles. Residents are urged to secure loose outdoor objects.

Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune Read the full story ↗

Public Safety · San Bernardino County

Rabbit Fire Active in San Bernardino County Since 10:28 a.m. Oct. 14

A wildfire dubbed the Rabbit Fire began at 10:28 a.m. on October 14 on federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in San Bernardino County, California. The fire is believed to be human-caused, though no specific ignition activity has been identified. As of the 2:54 p.m. update, no containment details were available. Residents should monitor local alerts for potential changes affecting nearby areas.

Source: The Modesto Bee Read the full story ↗

Public Safety · San Bernardino County

Wind Advisory for San Bernardino County Thursday 8 a.m.–Friday 11 a.m., Oct. 15–16

The NWS Las Vegas office issued a wind advisory on Tuesday, Oct. 13, valid from Thursday, Oct. 15 at 8 a.m. through Friday, Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. for the Eastern Mojave Desert, including the Mojave National Preserve, Cadiz Basin, and San Bernardino County's Upper Colorado River Valley. North-to-northeast winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected, with risks including blown-down tree limbs, possible power outages, difficult driving for high-profile vehicles, and hazardous conditions for small craft on area lakes.

Source: The Modesto Bee Read the full story ↗

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