Wind advisory in effect for parts of L.A. County

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A wind advisory is in effect for parts of Los Angeles County Wednesday in the Santa Susana Mountains, San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 corridor, according to the National Weather Service.

The wind advisory is in effect until 2 p.m. Thursday for Oat Mountain, Acton, Warm Springs, Mill Creek, Mount Wilson, Mount Baldy, Wrightwood and the Angeles Crest Highway.

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North to northeast winds from 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected in the areas. Isolated gusts up to 55 mph are expected in mountain areas.

Gusty winds can blow around unsecured objects and create difficult driving conditions, especially for high-profile vehicles.

The NWS recommends using caution when driving and to secure outdoor objects.

Southern California Edison has not shut off power to any of its 5 million customers, but it is considering shutoffs in Los Angeles and Orange counties.

There are nearly 21,000 customers in L.A. County and 4,591 customers in Orange County under consideration for power safety shutoffs.

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