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Updated:October 15, 2026 7:30 am PDT

High Wind Warning HIGH WIND WARNING  
Orange County

  Effective: Thu, 10/15 5:33am Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: October 15, 2026 7:30 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Thu, 10/15 5:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills.

* WHEN...Until noon PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be on Friday.

Information:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
Heat Advisory HEAT ADVISORY  
Orange County

  Effective: Thu, 10/15 5:33am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: October 15, 2026 7:30 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Thu, 10/15 5:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Orange County Inland
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts 35 to 55 mph expected. Strongest winds will be near the
foothills of the Santa Ana mountains, with gusts up to 70 mph
possible. For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 95 expected.

* WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until noon PDT Saturday. For the Heat
Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Information:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
Heat Advisory HEAT ADVISORY  
Orange County

  Effective: Thu, 10/15 5:33am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: October 15, 2026 7:30 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Thu, 10/15 5:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Diego County Coastal Areas - Orange County Coastal
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...High temperatures in the upper 80s to the mid 90s expected.

* WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas and San Diego County Coastal
Areas.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase during hot temperatures.

Information:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
Wind Advisory WIND ADVISORY  
Orange County

  Effective: Thu, 10/15 5:33am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: October 15, 2026 7:30 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Thu, 10/15 5:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Orange County Inland
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts 35 to 55 mph expected. Strongest winds will be near the
foothills of the Santa Ana mountains, with gusts up to 70 mph
possible. For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 95 expected.

* WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until noon PDT Saturday. For the Heat
Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Information:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
Beach Hazards Statement BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT  
Orange County

  Effective: Thu, 10/15 1:38am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: October 15, 2026 7:30 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Thu, 10/15 2:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Diego County Coastal Areas - Orange County Coastal
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Elevated high tides 6.5 to 7 ft will return late this
morning, along with surf of 3 to 5 ft with sets to 6 ft.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County
Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding and beach erosion. Dangerous
swimming conditions for inexperienced swimmers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides will fall below 6.5 ft after
today's high tide. A long-period south swell will continue
today.

Information:
A beach hazards statement for minor tidal overflow means that
high astronomical tides possibly in combination with above normal
surf will likely produce minor flooding of low-lying areas along
the beach such as beach parking lots. Coastal officials should
take the necessary precautionary measures to safeguard their
beaches.

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents and other hazards are possible. Caution should be used
when in or near the water.