High pressure over the Great Basin brought high winds and single digit relative humidity to southern California. Gusty Santa Ana winds were reported in the mountains and passes, with peak gusts topping out 60-70 mph. The windiest location was Fremont Canyon at 73 mph. A few small wildfires broke out across the region. The Water Fire was the smallest, but most destructive fire during this time period, destroying 3 structures and 2 vehicles. The 46 Fire charred 300 acres and prompted the evacuations of approximately 3600 residents, with no structures destroyed or injuries reported.

High Wind in SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY VALLEYS - THE INLAND EMPIRE, CALIFORNIA
From 30-OCT-19 08:00:00 to 30-OCT-19 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Highland Springs recorded a peak wind gust of 63 knots around 0800 PST on 10/30.

High Wind in SANTA ANA MOUNTAINS AND FOOTHILLS, CALIFORNIA
From 30-OCT-19 09:00:00 to 30-OCT-19 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Fremont Canyon recorded a peak wind gust of 63 knots around 0900 PST on 10/30.

High Wind in SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY VALLEYS - THE INLAND EMPIRE, CALIFORNIA
From 30-OCT-19 16:00:00 to 30-OCT-19 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Ontario recorded a peak wind gust of 55 knots around 1600 PST on 10/30.

High Wind in SAN DIEGO COUNTY VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 30-OCT-19 08:00:00 to 30-OCT-19 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Hellhole Canyon recorded a peak wind gust of 54 knots around 0800 PST on 10/30.

Wildfire in SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY VALLEYS - THE INLAND EMPIRE, CALIFORNIA
From 30-OCT-19 10:00:00 to 30-OCT-19 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Dexter Fire started around 1000 PST on October 30th along the Santa Ana river bottom in Riverside. The fire burned 30 acres. There were evacuations along Indian Hill Rd., Ladera Lane and Beacon Lane as the fire was threatening homes. No injuries or structures damaged.

High Wind in SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 30-OCT-19 08:00:00 to 30-OCT-19 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Devil Canyon recorded a peak wind gust of 60 knots around 0800 PST on 10/30.

High Wind in SAN DIEGO COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 30-OCT-19 08:00:00 to 30-OCT-19 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Sill Hill recorded a peak wind gust of 59 knots around 0800 PST on 10/30.

High Wind in SAN DIEGO COUNTY VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 30-OCT-19 08:00:00 to 30-OCT-19 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Alpine RAWS recorded a peak wind gust of 55 knots around 0800 PST on 10/30.

High Wind in SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 30-OCT-19 11:00:00 to 30-OCT-19 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Lytle Creek recorded a peak wind gust of 58 knots around 1100 PST on 10/30.

Wildfire in SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY VALLEYS - THE INLAND EMPIRE, CALIFORNIA
From 30-OCT-19 07:00:00 to 30-OCT-19 11:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Water Fire broke out in the Nuevo area around 0700 PST on October 30th. The fire was 5 acres and destroyed 3 structures and 2 vehicles. No injuries occurred. The fire was fully contained by 1130 PST.

Wildfire in SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY VALLEYS - THE INLAND EMPIRE, CALIFORNIA
From 31-OCT-19 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-19 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 4.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hillside fire erupted at 140 am along Highway 18. This wildfire destroyed 3 homes and damage 6 others. Up to 1300 persons were evacuated. Neighbors went door to door at 2 am to wake up people. The fire consumed about 250 acres near Muscoy in San Bernardino. The fire burned downhill due to 40-50 mph wind gusts (Santa Ana) in lower Waterman Canyon. This wildfire rescue made the A&E Network Rescue series as #1 in 2019. 1 fire fighter was hospitalized for smoke inhalation.

Wildfire in SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY VALLEYS - THE INLAND EMPIRE, CALIFORNIA
From 31-OCT-19 00:30:00 to 31-OCT-19 18:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A late night fiery vehicle crash spread embers into nearby vegetation and a fire quickly erupted on October 31st in Jurupa Valley. The 46 Fire charred 300 acres and prompted the evacuations of around 3600 people. No one was injured. A container factory was destroyed in the fire. The fire burned down to the Santa Ana River.

Wildfire in SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY VALLEYS - THE INLAND EMPIRE, CALIFORNIA
From 30-OCT-19 10:00:00 to 30-OCT-19 21:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hill fire broke out in Jurupa Valley at 10 am. The fire burned just 600 acres. 1 reported related injury. Evacuations were lifted by the end of the day. Santa Ana winds were occurring. The fire caused the closure of major Highway 60.