When Will This Storm Move Out of Lake Elsinore, Wildomar?

Scattered showers, cool weather and gusty winds were continuing to affect Riverside County Thursday morning, but the Pacific storm causing the inclement weather is expected to weaken by the afternoon.

The weakening cold front spread showers around the region overnight as strong winds developed along the mountain ridges and high deserts, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters said temperatures would likely be around average through Friday.

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High temperatures Thursday were forecast to be 65 to 70 degrees in the valleys around Riverside, 57 to 64 degrees in the mountains, 71 to 76 degrees along the San Gorgonio Pass and around 78 degrees in the Coachella Valley.

Strong southwest winds were continuing Thursday morning in the mountains and upper deserts, but forecasters said they should weaken this afternoon.

A National Weather Service wind advisory for the mountains and the San Gorgonio Pass near Banning will remain in effect until 1 p.m. Thursday. Winds of 20 to 35 miles per hour will be possible, as will peak gusts that could reach 65 mph in some areas.

The Coachella Valley was not included under the advisory, but forecasters said winds of 15 to 20 mph were expected there Thursday along with gusts of up to 35 mph. A slight chance of precipitation is also in the forecast for the Coachella Valley Thursday morning.

Forecasters said the gusty wind might make for difficult driving conditions, especially for motorists in high-profile vehicles. Drivers were urged to use extra caution as blowing dust could lead to visibility being reduced along the San Gorgonio Pass, and the wind may be strong enough to send broken tree limbs and other debris into the roadway.

— City News Service.