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Wind Advisory in Effect for Orange County This Morning as Gusts Reach 40 mph

Forecasters expect gusts up to 40 mph to bring brief travel hazards with isolated outages possible.

Orange County Coast, Orange County and San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys are included in a wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 2:27 a.m. The advisory is valid between 6 a.m. and noon.

Overview

  • The National Weather Service included the Orange County Coast, Orange County, and the San Bernardino and Riverside County valleys in the advisory.
  • The alert is active from 6 a.m. to noon Tuesday after issuance by the NWS San Diego office at 2:27 a.m.
  • Forecasts call for south winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
  • Gusts may blow unsecured objects, down tree limbs, and cause a few power outages, according to the NWS.
  • Drivers—especially in high-profile vehicles—should use extra caution, and residents are urged to secure outdoor items and review emergency kits.