Murrieta's Thanksgiving Forecast: Windy... But Warmer Than Normal

MURRIETA, CA - Gusty winds expected to develop in Riverside County Wednesday will stick around into Thanksgiving.

A National Weather Service wind advisory for the valleys around Riverside and the mountains will remain in effect from 10 p.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. Northeast to east winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour and gusts of up to 45 mph are expected.

The Coachella Valley was not included under the advisory. Winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 are in the forecast overnight.

"Weak to moderate strength offshore winds will produce significant warming for the Thanksgiving Holiday, especially for the coast and valleys," according to the weather service. "For Friday, light offshore winds and weak high pressure aloft will bring continued fair weather and warmer than normal conditions."

If you're planning on hitting the road for some holiday travel, forecasters said the wind may make for hazardous driving conditions, especially for motorists in high-profile vehicles.

As for Murrieta, in particular, here is the forecast via the National Weather Service through Thanksgiving Weekend:

Today
Sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Thanksgiving Day
Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. North wind around 5 mph.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 76. North wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

Saturday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Sunday
A chance of showers, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

Sunday Night
A chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

— City News Service contributed to this report / Image via Shutterstock