Key facts
- Alert
- High Wind Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, San Diego CA
- Areas
- San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire; Riverside County Mountains; Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills; San Diego County Inland Valleys; San Diego County Mountains; San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning
- In effect
- until 8:00 PM PDT, Oct 17, 2026
What the National Weather Service says
“Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.”
NWS San Diego CA, High Wind Warning, 4:13 AM PDT Oct 17, 2026 · official alert
“Power outages are possible.”
NWS San Diego CA, High Wind Warning, 4:13 AM PDT Oct 17, 2026 · official alert
“People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.”
NWS San Diego CA, High Wind Warning, 4:13 AM PDT Oct 17, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Secure loose objects such as patio furniture, trash cans and decorations, or bring them indoors. The National Weather Service says wind can blow them around and damage them.
Stay away from trees and power lines. If you see a downed line, treat it as live and keep away from it. Be ready for a power outage by charging phones and having a flashlight handy.
If you drive a high-profile vehicle, use caution. Winds are expected to be strongest this afternoon through early evening, so consider delaying travel if you can.
Context
FEMA flood-insurance claims count only insured properties, so they understate total losses. The records for the counties covered by this warning include 1,649 claims in one county, 867 in another and 3,843 in a third, all since 1978.
FEMA has also issued disaster declarations for these counties. They include a 2023 declaration for severe winter storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides, and several for wildfires.
Updates
- The high wind warning is no longer in effect.
- NWS San Diego CA issued the high wind warning until 8:00 PM PDT.
History here
This county: 1649 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2026.
This county: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4750 (2023): tropical storm hilary
- DR-4431 (2019): severe winter storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides
- DR-4305 (2017): severe winter storms, flooding, and mudslides
- DR-1952 (2011): severe winter storms, flooding, and debris and mud flows
- DR-1884 (2010): severe winter storms, flooding, and debris and mud flows
This county: 867 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2025.
This county: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4699 (2023): severe winter storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides
- DR-4569 (2020): wildfires
- DR-1952 (2011): severe winter storms, flooding, and debris and mud flows
- DR-1884 (2010): severe winter storms, flooding, and debris and mud flows
- DR-1731 (2007): wildfires, flooding, mud flows, and debris flows
This county: 3843 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2026.
This county: recent federal disaster declarations
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Questions
- Is there a High Wind Warning in the Inland Empire right now?
- Yes. The National Weather Service in San Diego has a High Wind Warning in effect for the San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys, known as the Inland Empire, until 8:00 PM PDT on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
- How strong will the wind be?
- The National Weather Service expects easterly winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts of 35 to 45 mph. Winds are strongest below the San Gorgonio Pass, and strongest this afternoon through early evening.
- What damage could the wind cause?
- The National Weather Service says damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines, and power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult for high-profile vehicles.
Sources
- NWS San Diego CA: High Wind Warning, Oct 17, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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