High Wind Warnings Remain in Effect in San Gabriel Mountains

High winds buffeted the Southland today, especially in the Antelope Valley and the San Gabriel Mountains, creating potential perilous road conditions.

A high wind warning signifying an expectation of sustained winds of at least 40 miles per hour and gusts of at least 58 mph was scheduled to be in effect until 3 a.m. Wednesday in the Antelope Valley and the San Gabriels, in both Los Angeles and Ventura counties. A less serious wind advisory is scheduled to be in effect until noon in the Santa Clarita valley.

The high winds could wreak havoc on some freeways, especially the Antelope Valley (14) Freeway and Pearblossom (138) Highway, according to NWS forecasters.

Areas of blowing dust and sand may reduce visibilities along Highway 14 and 138 to near zero, and high-profile vehicles and those pulling trailers will be exposed to hazardous cross winds,'' according to an NWS advisory.

NWS forecasters said they expect winds of between 25and 40 miles per hour in the Antelope Valley, gusting to 60 mph. In the San Gabriels, gusts could reach 65 mph.

This morning, the highest gust recorded was 61 mph at Whitaker Peak in the San Gabriels. Gusts of around 50 mph were recorded in the Antelope and Santa Clarita valleys.

Here's the 7-day forecast for Monrovia, per the NWS:

• Today: Sunny, with a high near 82. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
• Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light south southwest in the evening.
• Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
• Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
• Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
• Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 59.
• Friday: Sunny, with a high near 89.
• Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 61.
• Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
• Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 60.
• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 92.
• Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 59.
• Monday: Sunny, with a high near 86.