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Wind Advisory For Lake Elsinore, Inland Empire Thanksgiving Week
The holiday week blew in on gusts of up to 55 miles per hour, howling winds and dusty air.
LAKE ELSINORE, CA — Wind has blown in to start Thanksgiving Week across Riverside County and will stick around through at least Tuesday. Blowing dust and cooler temperatures were predicted by the National Weather Service and the Air Quality Management District through midweek, according to reports.
In Southwest Riverside County and the Inland Empire, the National Weather Service shared a high wind warning that would remain effective until 10 a.m. Tuesday in downtown Riverside, Moreno Valley, Corona, Hemet, and across the Temecula Valley.
In Lake Elsinore, residents can expect gusts of 20 to 25 mph into Tuesday, according to the NWS. Remember to batten down your throw pillows and outdoor umbrellas during the wind event.
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"People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive," the NWS warning said.
The areas most affected by the high wind warning would be San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Bernardino County Mountains, Santa Ana Mountains
and Foothills, San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning.
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Gusts were expected to reach up to 55 miles per hour, and north winds of 20 to 30 mph would bluster through those areas. Some dust would be in the air, with the Air Quality Management District predicting moderate levels of dust and particles.
"The air quality is acceptable; however, susceptible people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion," they reported.
As for drivers, high-profile vehicles should prepare for those high-wind conditions.
"Travel will be hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles on east-west highways and interchanges," the NWS said.
According to meteorologists, local gusts up to 65 mph could be possible in the Cajon Pass.
The NWS advised the public to use caution when driving in the areas under warning.
A wind advisory was also issued in the mountains from 8 a.m. Monday to 2 p.m. Tuesday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
THANKSGIVING WEEK FORECAST FOR MURRIETA: NWS
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 72. Windy, with a north wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 50. Breezy, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Thanksgiving Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Thursday Night
Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
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