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Orange County, California, Friday, October 16, 2026

Official Warning‹ Thu, Oct 15Friday, October 16, 2026
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Sat, Oct 17 ›Right nowAlert me about Orange County

6 official warnings recorded: High Wind Warning. Every kind of source we watch here answered.

6Warnings recorded
43Headlines that day
10Events published
18Held, not published

Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full

High Wind Warning
“High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 12:54PM PDT until October 17 at 12:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA”
* WHAT...Northeast to east winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph, locally up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...Until noon PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 16, 12:54 PM PDT · expires Oct 16, 10:15 PM PDT · Issuer
High Wind Warning
“High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 5:10AM PDT until October 17 at 12:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA”
* 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. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be strongest this afternoon through early evening.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 16, 5:10 AM PDT · expires Oct 16, 5:00 PM PDT · Issuer
High Wind Warning
“High Wind Warning issued October 15 at 1:39PM PDT until October 17 at 12:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA”
* 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. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be on Friday.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 15, 1:39 PM PDT · expires Oct 16, 4:00 AM PDT · Issuer
High Wind Warning
“High Wind Warning issued October 15 at 5:33AM PDT until October 17 at 12:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA”
* 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.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 15, 5:33 AM PDT · expires Oct 15, 5:00 PM PDT · Issuer
High Wind Warning
“High Wind Warning issued October 14 at 6:39PM PDT until October 17 at 12:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA”
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 65 mph. * WHERE...Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 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.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 14, 6:39 PM PDT · expires Oct 15, 7:00 AM PDT · Issuer
High Wind Warning
“High Wind Warning issued October 14 at 11:16AM PDT until October 17 at 12:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA”
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 65 mph. * WHERE...Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 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.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 14, 11:16 AM PDT · expires Oct 14, 10:45 PM PDT · Issuer

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WeatherOfficial Warning6 official warnings in effect: High Wind Warning.
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Weather

Official Warning

6 official warnings in effect: High Wind Warning.

Official Warnings

All 6 quoted in full, as issued.

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SafetyActiveNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day.
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Safety

Active

No headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day.

Roads And TransitQuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day.
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Roads And Transit

Quiet

No headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day.

GovernmentQuiet15 reports on this day, none published as an event.
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Government

Quiet

15 reports on this day, none published as an event.

Meetings That Day

Fri, Oct 16, 10:07 AM PDT2026-10-21 HCDC Agenda Packet. Agenda · Anaheim city
Fri, Oct 16, 10:10 AM PDT2026-8-5 HCDC Agenda Packet. Agenda · Anaheim city
Fri, Oct 16, 10:16 AM PDT2026-9-2 HCDC Agenda Packet. Agenda · Anaheim city
Fri, Oct 16, 12:19 PM PDTAgenda and reports for the Military Support Committee regular meeting on October 19, 2026 at 12:00 pm.. Agenda · Laguna Niguel city
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Local NewsQuiet28 reports on this day, none published as an event.
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Local News

Quiet

28 reports on this day, none published as an event.

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And 3 more reports on this day, not listed here.

HealthQuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
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Health

Quiet

No headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.

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AirQuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
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Air

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PowerQuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
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Power

Quiet

No headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.

Readings are kept only as each site’s latest, so this day’s readings are not on record.

Events

  • Report In Orange County, California Reported · first reported as “COSAS Newsletter: October 16, 2026” by Santa Ana city · first seen Oct 16, 3:01 PM PDT
  • Report In Orange County, California Reported · first reported as “570-acre Norte Fire burns homes in San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano; evacuations ordered” by KTLA 5 · first seen Oct 16, 12:31 PM PDT
  • Report In Orange County, California Reported · first reported as “All City Hall public counters will be closed November 5, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.” by Santa Ana city · first seen Oct 16, 12:01 PM PDT
  • Report In Orange County, California Reported · first reported as “Santa Ana Police Arrest Immigrant Advocates Observing ICE Agents in OC’s Only Sanctuary City” by Voice of OC · first seen Oct 15, 12:30 PM PDT
  • Report In Orange County, California Reported · first reported as “Governor Newsom directs early, proactive steps to protect California communities and strengthen local fire response ahead of dangerous Santa Ana winds and Red Flag Warnings” by Governor of California · first seen Oct 14, 1:15 PM PDT
  • Report In Orange County, California Reported · first reported as “Santa Ana winds, heat prompt possible power shutoffs in Malibu” by Santa Monica Daily Press · first seen Oct 14, 3:00 AM PDT
  • Report In Orange County, California Reported · first reported as “Red Flag warning, dangerous fire conditions for Malibu from 6AM Thurs, 10/16 through 10PM Fri, 10/17 due to Santa Ana winds” by Malibu city · first seen Oct 13, 6:38 PM PDT
  • Report In Orange County, California Reported · first reported as “Felony charges dropped against man involved in rough arrest by Santa Ana police” by KTLA 5 · first seen Oct 13, 3:34 PM PDT
  • Report In Orange County, California Reported · first reported as “Hundreds of Orange County workers are on strike starting today. Here’s what we know” by KPCC · first seen Oct 13, 9:32 AM PDT
  • Report In Orange County, California Reported · first reported as “Drier, Cooler Start to the Week Before Santa Ana Winds Develop” by KESQ-TV · first seen Oct 12, 3:36 PM PDT
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