Brace for Strong Winds, Warm Weather in Banning and Beaumont

National Weather Service has also issued a High Wind WARNING for most of Montana east of the divide through Saturday evening.

“Building surface high pressure in the Great Basin will bring moderate to locally strong offshore winds to Southern California through Saturday afternoon”, according to the weather service.

“The strong winds, combined with the saturated ground, may knock down some poorly rooted or weak trees and cause power outages in the advisory area”, the statement said.

Northwest winds Monday will be sustained at 25-30 miles per hour with wind gusts possible up to 45 miles per hour.

Win or lose, Broncos fans can expect sunny skies over the Front Range on Super Bowl Sunday.

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

The New Orleans Advocate’s Mardi Gras expert Arthur Hardy says New Orleans police has the final word on whether or not high winds prompt a parade change, although the decision is made in conjunction with the parade captain.

Wednesday night, the low will drop to 13 and skies will be partly cloudy.

Thursday night: Mostly clear with a low around 33.