HIGH WIND WATCH ISSUED BY WEATHER SERVICE FOR OUR REGION; GALE FORCE GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH POSSIBLE MONDAY EVENING

December 6, 2009 (San Diego’s East County) -- The National Weather Service has issued an urgent high wind watch for Monday and Monday night due to a strong winter storm. Strong gusty winds in mountains, valleys, coastal and desert areas will have potential to cause damage to trees and power lines.

Gusts of over 55 mph will be possible in coastal and valley areas, with gale force wind gusts over 65 mph possible in the windiest mountain locations. Most severe conditions are likely Monday evening, with passage of a cold front, though gusty winds may persist until early Tuesday morning on the east slopes of San Diego County’s mountains and deserts.