5 Freeway north of LA placed under a high wind warning Thursday – gusts may reach 65 mph

5 Freeway corridor near Santa Clarita, Southern Ventura County Mountains and Northern Ventura County Mountains are included in a high wind warning released by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 1:59 a.m. The warning is valid for Thursday, Jan. 8 between midnight and 2 p.m.

“Northwest to north winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected,” according to the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA. “Wet soils will increase the likelihood of damage due to fallen trees.”

“Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.