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Heat Advisory
Issued: 6:53 PM Oct. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON PDT TODAY... ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures in the low 90s. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Moderate to locally major HeatRisk. Those sensitive to heat may be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Wind Advisory has been allowed to expire. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
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.
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