Wind Gusts Strongest Near Beaches, Could Knock Down Trees & Power

VENICE, CA — Strong winds are ripping across Los Angeles beaches, with wind gusts causing trees to fall and potential power outages, the National Weather Service said Wednesday.

A wind advisory is in effect through 8 p.m. Thursday along the Los Angeles and Ventura Coast, with southwest winds hitting 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 45 mph, the NWS reports. The strongest winds are expected near the beaches.

"Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles," the agency reports. "Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result."

Drivers are urged to use extra caution, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle. People are encouraged to secure outdoor objects before they blow away.

Gusty winds could also prompt choppy sea conditions, the NWS reports. Inexperienced mariners should stay in harbor and beaches will be windy with blowing sand, officials said.

A 20% chance of showers is expected Thursday in the Santa Monica Bay with wind gusts reaching up to 30 mph.

There's more winds in our future. Thur, strong west winds develop from Oxnard to Long Beach bringing choppy seas to the near shore waters. Inexperienced mariners should stay in harbor and beaches will be windy w blowing sand. #socal #cawx #beachwx #lawx #CAwind pic.twitter.com/viLe87CAMG
— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) March 24, 2021

This satellite loop of water vapor shows the next low pressure system that will sweep through our area. It will bring a slight chance of light rain showers, mostly over L.A. county on Thursday. Rainfall amounts will be small. #larain #socal #CAweather LAwx pic.twitter.com/L4YuiEP8IX
— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) March 24, 2021