Weather
High Winds To Thrash Inland OC As Temperatures Rise Through Saturday
Weigh down those Halloween decorations, Orange County: it's going to be a blustery few days.
ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Be advised, Orange County: A Wind Advisory is currently active for your community.
The National Weather Service issued the advisory on Thursday amid predictions of blustery winds up to 70 miles per hour lasting through Saturday.
The Wind Advisory runs concurrently with a current Heat Advisory impacting inland Orange County cities.
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According to the National Weather Service, residents can expect northeast winds ranging from 20 to 30 miles per hour, with gusts ranging from 35 to 55 miles per hour forecasted.
The winds will be felt the strongest near the foothills of the Santa Ana mountains, with gusts up to 70 miles per hour possible.
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In terms of heat, inland Orange County residents can expect temperatures of up to 95 degrees through Saturday.
"Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects," the service said in a statement. "Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result."
Residents were urged to take extra precautions against the wind and heat while outside.
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