First published Oct 16, 2026, 4:19:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:19:15 PM UTC

High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 5:10AM PDT until October 18 at 12:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

A High Wind Warning covers the San Diego County Mountains until midnight PDT Saturday, October 18. The alert forecasts northeast to east winds of 25–35 mph with gusts of 50–65 mph and urges people to secure loose objects.

Why it matters

The alert warns of potentially damaging winds and difficult travel in the affected area.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 5/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 5:10AM PDT until October 18 at 12:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

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