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Storm to Bring Wind, Rain, Thunder

The storm could bring up to two inches of rain, forecasters said.

A cold front associated with a winter storm will move across Southern California today, bringing moderate to heavy rain, gusty winds and a chance of thunderstorms and snow to Riverside County, forecasters said.

A 100 percent of showers was forecast after 11 a.m.

National Weather Service meteorologist Philip Gonsalves estimated the storm could drop more than two inches of precipitation in the county.

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The Weather Service scheduled a winter storm warning for mountain areas above 4,000 feet until 5 a.m. Saturday.

During the winter storm warning, one to four inches of snow accumulation is possible at 3,500 to 4,500 feet; six to 12 inches between 4,500 and 6,000 feet; and over 12 inches above 6,000 feet, the Weather Service advised.

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A wind advisory is scheduled from 1 to 11 p.m.  in the Inland Empire, where gusts of between 35 and 45 miles per hour wind are expected. Impacts from the wind could include broken tree limbs and difficulty driving, especially for motorists operating high profile vehicles, according to the Weather Service.

A high of 57 was forecast for Murrieta Friday. There was a 70 percent chance of rain for the area this afternoon, dropping to a 20 percent chance Saturday.

—Maggie Avants contributed to this report

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