5 Freeway corridor near Santa Clarita and Western Antelope Valley Foothills were placed under a wind advisory by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 12:52 a.m. The advisory is valid from 5 p.m. until Monday Oct. 27, at 6 a.m.

According to the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA , “Northwest to north winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 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, staying informed is essential. The NWS employs three alert levels to convey the severity of high winds:

High wind warning: Take acti

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