Fierce winds should calm overnight, mild weather forecast for New Year’s Day
Winds reached 40, 60 and 70 mph in parts of Southern California Tuesday, December 31 and toppled several big rigs traveling through San Bernardino County, but should calm down overnight, giving way to milder weather on New Year’s Day, meteorologists said.
Some of the most powerful gusts on New Year’s Eve were recorded in Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties, the National Weather Service reported. Winds peaked at 64 mph in Deer Canyon in Rancho Cucamonga and Twin Pines near Banning; 71 mph at Cal State San Bernardino; and 66 mph at Lytle Creek in Fontana.
At least three big-rigs were knocked onto their sides in separate incidents along the 210 and 15 Freeways in San Bernardino County early Tuesday, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch logs. Extreme wind may have played a role in the crashes, which all happened between 8:13 a.m. and 9 a.m.
In Orange County, gusts were forecast to reach 70 mph in mountain areas Tuesday, the NWS reported. Some were recorded at 59 mph in Santiago Canyon and 53 mph in eastern portions of Orange.
Winds were projected to travel as fast as 40 mph in the Malibu, Long Beach and the San Gabriel Valley and expected to whip up to 60 mph in Santa Clarita and the San Fernando Valley. High wind advisories had been issued in those regions and were in effect until about 3 p.m. Tuesday.
If you plan on staying up to greet the new decade, check out our New Year's Eve forecast. Dry and clear conditions are expected at midnight. Have a safe and happy new year! #cawx pic.twitter.com/DItRtxFAN3
— NWS San Diego (@NWSSanDiego) December 31, 2019
Winds are expected to weaken dramatically overnight throughout Southern California, and conditions should be mild on New Year’s Day. Highs may be slightly warmer than average in Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties through the weekend. High temperatures were forecast to 68 degrees in Anaheim, 67 degrees in Riverside and 65 degrees in Rancho Cucamonga on Wednesday.
In Los Angeles County, the weather should be fair and typical for this time of year. Highs should climb to 63 degrees in Long Beach and 65 degrees in Van Nuys, Whittier and Downtown Los Angeles.
High winds are expected to return Thursday along with a brief period of cooling.
A high surf advisory is in effect from 4PM Wednesday through 4AM Saturday for the beaches of Orange and San Diego County. Large waves and strong rip currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. #cawx pic.twitter.com/kheb2VqMjz
— NWS San Diego (@NWSSanDiego) December 31, 2019
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