California Severe High Wind Watch | Effective 10/13/2026 11:21

Headline: 
High Wind Watch issued October 13 at 11:21AM PDT until October 16 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event: 
High Wind Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
October 13, 2026 - 11:21am
Expires: 
October 16, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts of 50 to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Interstate 5 Corridor, Santa Susana Mountains, Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor, and Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Instruction: 
Secure outdoor objects. Avoid parking vehicles under trees. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Have a plan in place for possible power outages.
Area Description: 
Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area; Santa Susana Mountains; Interstate 5 Corridor; Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor; Eastern San Gabriel Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov