Wind Advisory 12/17/2024 13:49 for California areas

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued December 17 at 1:49PM PST until December 17 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 17, 2024 - 1:49pm
Expires: 
December 18, 2024 - 2:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, northeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Santa Susana Mountains, Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM PST this evening. For the High Wind Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM PST Wednesday, strongest late Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Instruction: 
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description: 
Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area; Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area; Santa Susana Mountains; Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor
Forcast Office: 
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA