Recent observations and the latest forecast from the National Weather Service in Los Angeles suggest that the winds in Southern California may not be as fierce as initially predicted. While gusts of 60 to 70 mph were reported in certain mountainous regions early Tuesday morning, these damaging winds have not fully extended to valley or coastal areas.
Valley locations, which were expected to experience wind gusts of up to 60 mph, have largely seen gusts remaining at or below 30 mph so far on Tuesday. The National Weather Service noted that the winds are starting off lighter than expected, with previous weather models overestimating the intensity for the day.
