Hard wind gusts hit Mexicali Saturday night, same conditions expected by Sunday midnight, Red Flag Warning in Imperial County

ALFREDO AZCARATE VARELA
THE BAJA POST/EDITOR

After a very hard Saturday night, wind gusts of up to 35 miles an hour, which caused serious damage all over Mexicali, collapsing trees and poles, as well as billboards, authorities warned people to be ready for similar conditions today after midnight.

A Weather Alert issued by Mexicali City Hall communication department, stated that today after midnight, wind gusts of up to 30 miles an hour are expected, with high probability for electrical storms, so people are invited to remain alert and be prepared for probable blackouts.