RIVERSIDE (CNS) – The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for Riverside County this weekend, with peak gusts expected to range from 50 to 65 mph.
The high wind warning was effective from 11 p.m. Saturday to 10 p.m.
Monday. Northeast winds generally between 25 to 35 mph are expected in areas including downtown Riverside, Moreno Valley, Corona, Idyllwild-Pine Cove and the San Gorgonio Pass near Banning.
Winds were expected to peak Sunday morning and afternoon.
“In areas directly impacted by high levels of windblown dust, limit your exposure by remaining indoors with windows and doors closed and avoiding vigorous physical activity,” the NWS advised.
Exposure to high particle pollution levels can cause serious health problems, including asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms and increased risk of respiratory infections, the weather service said.
The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a windblown dust advisory for the Coachella Valley and parts of the Inland Empire that went into effect Sunday morning and will last at least until Tuesday morning.
Meanwhile, Southern California Edison was considering Public Safety Power Shutoffs on Sunday due to the high winds, and said 27,077 customers in Riverside County could be affected.
Utilities can activate a Public Safety Power Shutoff during peak wind events, in which power is cut in areas being battered by heavy winds that could damage electrical lines or equipment and spark wildfires.
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