Gusting Winds, Cool Temps Continue Across Orange County

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA — Strong, gusty winds will buffet parts of the Southland Tuesday before weakening at approximately 4 p.m. Tuesday, forecasters said.

In Orange County, a wind advisory was scheduled to be in force until 4 p.m. NWS forecasters expect winds of 15 to 25 mph with 40 mph gusts along the Orange County coast and 20 to 30 mph with 50-mph gusts in the county's inland areas. Sunny skies were also forecast in Orange County, along with highs of 67 in Yorba Linda; 68 in San Clemente and Mission Viejo; and 69 in Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Fullerton, Anaheim, and Irvine.

The weather service warned that high winds would make for tough driving, especially for high-profile vehicles and vehicles towing trailers. It said the most challenging roadways would include Interstate 5 and highways 14, 33 and 126 in the San Gabriel Mountains and Santa Clarita Valley and, in the Santa Monicas, Kanon Road and Topanga, Malibu and Decker canyons.

"When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden crosswinds," warned the statement, adding that the wind could also knock down branches and damage property.

The NWS forecast roughly the same temperatures as Tuesday along with sunny skies through at least Monday, with temperatures spiking a few degrees in some Southern California communities on Sunday.

City News Service contributed to this story.

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