By james art 
FONTANA, CA (Passage Pain) >> Wind Advisory for Sunday evening, November 3, 2024 until Monday afternoon. Cool event for Santa Ana winds for the Inland Empire Valleys, mountains and Cajon Pass locations.
A wind advisory issued by the Southern California Weather Service for the mountains of San Bernardino County includes North Fontana/San Bernardino and Cajon Pass. With winds around 35-45 mph with maximum gusts around or around 60+ mph for the foothills and canyon passes.
This will result in elevated critical fire weather conditions for parts of the Inland Empire through Monday afternoon.
Watch out for potentially explosive objects in the roadway. Tree branches can break and other debris can become loose during high gusty winds.
If you see smoke or flames, please call 911 as soon as possible before posting on social media like Facebook. Also, if you see anything like a suspicious person or vehicle parked on or in brush, say something by calling 911.
Residents and motorists should be alert for downed trees and power lines. Power may be interrupted during the day due to gusty winds. If you come to an intersection with an unpowered traffic light, approach it as a four-way stop.
The power shutdown is designed to reduce the risk of fires caused by electrical equipment when high winds are forecast. Several large fires in California have been linked to electrical equipment. SCE customers can sign up for notifications to let them know if power is about to go out. Click on the link
Power outages are being considered for north San Bernardino, north Fontana and the Devore area starting Sunday evening.
Those in windy areas should secure unsecured items, including trash cans, barbecues, and patio furniture, so they don’t blow away, damage, or injure themselves.
Weather forecast for the next few days. A stronger Santa Ana wind event will take place on Wednesday.
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