SoCal's Inland Empire Hit by Thunderstorms, High Winds, and Lingering Heatwave

Severe Weather Impacts Inland Empire

• ⛈️ Thunderstorms and high winds swept through Southern California's Inland Empire on Tuesday, causing significant damage.
• 🏠 A massive tree, toppled by heavy winds, smashed into a home in Riverside, puncturing and destabilizing the roof, rendering it unlivable.
• ⚡ The fallen tree also caused a power outage for residents in the area.

Widespread Wind Damage and Flooding

• 🌳 Multiple trees were downed across the community due to strong winds, with some falling onto homes and power lines.
• ⚠️ Emergency services responded to numerous calls for downed trees and power lines, highlighting the severity of the wind event.
• 💧 In San Bernardino County, heavy rain and thunderstorms led to minor flooding in low-lying areas.

Lingering Heat and Other Weather Phenomena

• 🔥 Despite the storms, a lingering heatwave continued to deliver high temperatures across the region.
• 💨 In addition to thunderstorms, the Antelope Valley experienced strong winds and blinding dust storms.
• ⚡ Big Bear reported a flurry of lightning strikes early Tuesday morning, followed by several hours of heavy rain and gusty winds.