Full Notification

* WHAT...Areas of east to northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph. Gusts to 80 mph near and below the Cajon and San Gorgonio Passes and near the coastal slopes of the Santa Ana Mountains.

* WHERE...Coastal slopes of the mountains into the adjacent valleys and inland Orange County. Strongest gusts near and below the Cajon and San Gorgonio Passes and near the coastal slopes of the Santa Ana Mountains.

* WHEN...Winds developing during this evening and strengthening late tonight with the strongest and most widespread winds from before sunrise through the morning on Wednesday. Winds will not be quite as strong nor widespread for Wednesday night into Thursday morning with winds gradually diminishing Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SANTA ANA MOUNTAINS AND FOOTHILLS ... ORANGE COUNTY INLAND ... RIVERSIDE COUNTY MOUNTAINS ... SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MOUNTAINS ... SAN GORGONIO PASS NEAR BANNING ... SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY VALLEYS-THE INLAND EMPIRE

Instructions:

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.