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Banning, Idyllwild Wind Advisory Through Monday Night

Banning and Idyllwild are seeing the brunt of the wind as gusts reach up to 45 miles per hour.

Sunday, west winds blew sustained at 25 mph to 35 mph​ with gusts from 45 mph to 55 mph are expected in the San Gorgonio Pass near Banning and Idyllwild-Pine Cove.
Sunday, west winds blew sustained at 25 mph to 35 mph​ with gusts from 45 mph to 55 mph are expected in the San Gorgonio Pass near Banning and Idyllwild-Pine Cove. (Ashley Ludwig/Patch)

BANNING, CA — A wind advisory is in effect in parts of Riverside County until 10 p.m. Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

West winds were projected to blow sustained from 25 mph to 35 mph with gusts from 45 mph to 55 mph are expected in the San Gorgonio Pass near Banning and Idyllwild-Pine Cove.

On Sunday, Banning Pass saw gusts of 40 MPH just before 8 p.m.

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Gusty winds can blow around unsecured objects and tree limbs can be blown down causing power outages.

The NWS recommends using caution when driving, especially those in high-profile vehicles, and securing outdoor objects.

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This week's weather in Banning, per the National Weather Service:

Monday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind becoming east 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 98. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 69.

Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 99.

Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 95.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.