Severe thunderstorm warning for Riverside County
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Riverside County, San Bernardino County, northwestern San Diego County, and eastern Orange County. The warning is in effect until 3:30 AM PST on Feb 18. At 2:26 AM, a band of severe storms stretched from Newport Beach to San Bernardino, moving slowly southeast into southern Orange County and western Riverside County.
Winds may reach 60 mph, with possible damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Areas affected include Riverside, Irvine, Anaheim, Fontana, Corona, Mission Viejo, Lake Elsinore, and Hemet. Residents should move to an interior room on the lowest floor for safety until the storm passes…