First published Oct 17, 2026, 12:00:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 17, 2026, 12:00:15 PM UTC

High Wind Warning issued October 17 at 4:13AM PDT until October 18 at 12:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

The alert covers the San Diego County Mountains, with east winds of 25–35 mph and gusts of 50–60 mph expected until midnight PDT. The source advises securing loose objects and warns of possible damage to trees and power lines and difficult travel.

Why it matters

The alert identifies potential wind damage, power outages, and difficult travel in the affected area.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

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: 3/10How 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: 4/10The 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: 6/10How 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 17 at 4:13AM PDT until October 18 at 12:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

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