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Air Quality Alert
Issued: 1:01 AM Oct. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...AIR QUALITY ALERT FOR HARMFUL FINE PARTICLE POLLUTION LEVELS DUE TO WILDFIRE SMOKE... * WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to increased fine particle pollution from wildfire smoke. Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air quality levels. * WHERE...in the areas of San Clemente, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, and Laguna Niguel. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on fire activity and local weather conditions. * WHEN...from 4 PM Friday to 10 AM Saturday. * IMPACTS...Particles in wildfire smoke can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as heart attacks, strokes, asthma attacks, and difficulty breathing. Everyone can be affected, but people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... To protect your health, if you smell or see smoke: * Remain indoors with windows and doors closed * Avoid intense outdoor physical activity * Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier * If you must be outdoors, keep the time brief and wear a well- fitting N-95 mask * Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in outside air if you have other methods to stay cool * Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles, incense, grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment For the latest air quality forecasts and information, visit the website at aqmd.gov.
Wind Advisory
Issued: 7:54 PM Oct. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT SATURDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 95. For the Wind Advisory, northeast to east winds 15 mph with gusts 25 to 35 mph. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM PDT Saturday. For the Wind Advisory, until noon PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Moderate to locally major HeatRisk. Those sensitive to heat may be impacted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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
Issued: 7:54 PM Oct. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT SATURDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 95. For the Wind Advisory, northeast to east winds 15 mph with gusts 25 to 35 mph. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM PDT Saturday. For the Wind Advisory, until noon PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Moderate to locally major HeatRisk. Those sensitive to heat may be impacted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
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