High Winds Expected to Accompany Storm

The National Weather Service has issued a high-wind advisory today for the San Gabriel Valley, including Glendora, as another strong storm front is expected to roll into town this weekend.

The advisory, which indicates that winds of 35 mph or greater are expected, will be in effect from 3 to 11 p.m., according to National Weather Service reports. Drivers are cautioned that the winds could result in hazardous driving conditions. The winds also could cause poorly rooted trees to fall, the report stated.

During the heavy rains in December, slippery roads and limited visibility caused a rash of traffic accidents on Glendora streets.

The gusty winds accompany expected rain, forecast to come down mainly after 10 a.m. The chance of rain is listed at 80 percent, with temperatures expected to be around 61. The possibility of a thunderstorm and heavy rainfall is in the forecast tonight, with a low of around 47.

The rain is expected to continue Saturday, with an expected high near 57 and a low around 42, according to the National Weather Service.

The forecast for Sunday calls for partly sunny skies with a high around 57 and a low of 41. On Monday, skies are expected to be mostly sunny and the high around 59.

The Automobile of Southern California offers tips for driving in rainy or foggy conditions, urging motorists to keep a safe following distance, slow down, use the center lanes and avoid distractions.

"Motorists should plan extra time and monitor their speedometer while making their commute or trip because speeding, or even driving at or near the speed limit in foggy conditions is unsafe," said Steve Mazor, manager of AAA’s Automotive Research Center in Diamond Bar, California, in a statement.

"It’s a lot more difficult to see vehicles and to judge the speed of vehicles you can see. Reduced visibility and slick surfaces mean that motorists will need to modify their normal weather driving habits."