Gusty Winds Prompt Advisory In Ramona

RAMONA, CA — Gusty winds are expected Monday in San Diego County, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a wind advisory for parts of the region, including Ramona.

The NWS issued a high wind warning that will last until noon Tuesday in the mountains. A wind advisory will also last until noon Tuesday in the western valleys and impacts communities such as Santee, La Mesa, Poway and Ramona.

Winds in the mountains will move in from the northeast at speeds between 25 to 35 miles per hour, with isolated gusts up to 65 miles per hour possible along mountain ridge tops, according to the NWS. Winds sweeping into the western valleys from the northeast are expected to be between 20 and 30 miles per hour, with gusts up to 50 miles per hour.

Winds in both areas are expected to calm to between 15 and 25 miles per hour by late Monday night, forecasters said.

"Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," weather officials warned. "Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result."

Conditions will also be hazardous for high-profile vehicles traveling on mountain highways.

"Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle," weather officials warned.

City News Service contributed to this report.