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Gusty Winds Expected In San Diego County Deserts

Gusty wind is expected to develop in the deserts of San Diego County Tuesday afternoon.

A National Weather Service wind advisory for the deserts is set to take effect at 2 p.m. and extend until 8 a.m. Wednesday. West winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour are forecast for the advisory period, along with gusts that could reach 50 mph.

Weather service meteorologists attributed the winds to a weak trough moving across the region. The winds will start to subside Wednesday morning.

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The wind could cause hazardous driving conditions, especially along Interstate 8, the weather service said. Visibility along some desert roadways could be reduced by blowing sand and dust.

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