High Wind Warning Issued for San Gabriel and Santa Susana Mountains Through Saturday
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the San Gabriel and Santa Susana Mountains, with gusts up to 65 mph expected starting early Friday morning.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Southern California
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southern California.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA. This warning replaces a preliminary Wind Advisory and indicates a significant threat of damaging wind conditions in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic locations in Southern California:
- Santa Susana Mountains
- Western San Gabriel Mountains and the Highway 14 Corridor
- Eastern San Gabriel Mountains
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area should take the following precautions:
- Watch for falling debris and tree limbs which may cause injury or property damage.
- Use extreme caution if you must drive, especially when operating high-profile vehicles that are vulnerable to crosswinds.
- Prepare for potential widespread power outages by charging essential devices.
Expected Conditions
For the High Wind Warning period, northeast winds of 30 to 40 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 65 mph. These damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Prior to the warning, a Wind Advisory remains in effect with north winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 50 mph.
Timeline
- Wind Advisory: In effect until 2:00 AM PST Friday.
- High Wind Warning: Effective from 2:00 AM PST Friday, March 6, through 3:00 PM PST Saturday, March 7.
- Additional Timing: A lull in the wind speeds is possible during Friday afternoon and evening hours.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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