5 Freeway corridor near Santa Clarita, Western Antelope Valley Foothills and Antelope Valley were placed under a wind advisory by the National Weather Service on Friday at 1:06 p.m. The advisory is valid from 8 p.m. until Saturday Oct. 4, at 5 a.m.

The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA said, “Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.”

“Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result,” according to the NWS. “Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.”

Understanding high wind alerts

When it comes to high wind alerts, understanding the levels of risk is crucial. The NWS classifies them into three distinct categories:

High wind warning: Take action!

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