Rancho Santa Margarita (92688) Daily Weather Forecast

No Burn Order In Rancho Santa Margarita: Weekend Bonfires On Hold

Rancho Santa Margarita residents: If you had weekend plans of curling up next to a roaring fire, postpone them, authorities say.

Rancho Santa Margarita Heatwave Ends After County Breaks Records

Last Friday, the National Weather Service declared John Wayne Airport the hottest place in the U.S.

High Winds And Heat In Rancho Santa Margarita This Weekend

Orange County is expected to face hot temperatures this weekend, with Santa Ana winds blowing through inland communities on Friday.

Rancho Santa Margarita Wind Advisory: Gusts Up To 40 MPH Possible

Batten down the hatches, Rancho Santa Margarita residents. The wind is coming.

How Much Rain Did Rancho Santa Margarita Get In Monday's Storm

Though nothing like Sacramento's Bomb Cyclone, Orange County was socked-in with rain. Here's how much it rained in and around the county.

Rancho Santa Margarita Rain, Winter Weather Starts The Week

Rancho Santa Margarita saw chilly temperatures, rain and gusting winds to start the last week of October.

Fall Breezes And Rains Forecasted For Rancho Santa Margarita

It's beginning to feel a lot like fall-time, Rancho Santa Margarita. Forecasts show cloudy skies with a chance of rain for Monday.

High Winds In Rancho Santa Margarita This Week

Look out for strong winds, Rancho Santa Margarita. The National Weather Service reported this week's winds traveling 30-35 miles per hour.

Rain Returns To Orange County As Oil Spill Cleanup Continues

The uncertain weather may cause the oil spill plaguing Orange County's coast to spread farther, faster.

Thunderstorms & Lightning Return To Rancho Santa Margarita

With the strong storm that swept the region came another power outage in south Orange County, even as mother nature showed her might.

Draconid And Orionid Meteors To Light Skies Over California

The “Finlay-id meteor shower” won’t be visible in the skies over California, but it offers an interesting lesson about comets.

Draconid And Orionid Meteors To Light Skies Over California

The “Finlay-id meteor shower” won’t be visible in the skies over California, but it offers an interesting lesson about comets.

Smell Smoke In Rancho Santa Margarita? This May Be Why

If you smell smoke, chances are it's from Chaparral Fire burning in Riverside & San Diego counties drifting into Orange County.

Hazy Rancho Santa Margarita Sky: California Wildfires Drift Smoke

While the coastal cities enjoyed good air quality Tuesday haze & smoke from wildfires to our north bring hazy skies to our region Wednesday.

Monsoon Storm Wakes RSM: Flash Flood Watches, Power Outages

Rain, heavy at times, struck the southland, knocking out power & filling area rivers. Flash flooding was possible in burn scar areas.

UV Index Skyrockets In Rancho Santa Margarita: How High Is It?

Beach-bound or poolside? Wear your sunscreen and your sunglasses officials say. The UV rays are at their highest levels this week.

RSM's Heat Wave Lingers Into The Weekend, With Critical Fire Risk

A high-pressure system is sticking around longer than expected, keeping temperatures high through Sunday.

Heat Advisory In Effect For Inland Orange County Friday

The heatwave will continue to bake inland Orange County through Friday night before a cool-down moves in, according to the Weather Service.

Heatwave Arrives In Rancho Santa Margarita: Air Quality Report

Where will you beat the heat in Rancho Santa Margarita? Tips on staying cool on the hottest week of 2021, so far.

Balmy Weekend In Orange County As Another Heatwave Gears Up

Lake Forest, Anaheim temperatures into the 90s Friday, but relief, however short-lived, is within reach.

Wind Advisory In Rancho Santa Margarita: Gusts Up To 50 MPH

The National Weather Service alerted residents of a coming Santa Ana wind event in Orange County. Here is when the wind will start.

Silverado, Bond Fire Burn Scar Flash Flood Watch In Place

After a lull in the storms across Orange County, more rain is expected overnight, along with isolated thunderstorms.

Wind Returns To Rancho Santa Margarita This Weekend

Intervals of clouds and sunshine with strong winds heading to Rancho Santa Margarita.

Wind, Rain Here To Stay This Week In Rancho Santa Margarita

Snow in the mountains, high surf at the coast, as Orange County's wild weather continues for late January.

Top Wind Gusts Across Orange County Blow Residents Away

As winds blast across the Southland, here are some of the strongest gusts across inland and coastal Orange County.

Wind, Power Shutoffs Possible Across Rancho Santa Margarita

Extreme Santa Ana winds inland, strong surf at the coast, Orange County's wild weather continues the week of Jan. 19.

Summer Weather At Beach Red Flag Warning: Rancho Santa Margarita

A red flag warning of critical fire danger conditions is in effect from 4 p.m. Thursday to 4 p.m. Friday for inland Orange County.

Wind & Sun Rancho Santa Margarita Red Flag Warnings Inland OC

A red flag warning of critical fire danger conditions is in effect from 4 p.m. Thursday to 4 p.m. Friday for inland Orange County.

Rancho Santa Margarita Under No Burn Alert: Moderate Air Quality

If you are unusually sensitive to particle pollution, consider reducing your activity level or shorten the time you are active outside.

Heavy Rain Hits Rancho Santa Margarita To Start New Year's Week

A winter storm system slammed into Lake Forest Monday, bringing chilly temperatures, an extended chance of rain & threats of mudslides.

RSM Fire Weather Continues: Red Flag Warnings, High Surf

Rancho Santa Margarita's anticipated gusty winds and low humidity levels lead to wildfire conditions.

Rancho Santa Margarita Santa Anas Slow, Red Flag Warning Remains

Critical fire weather conditions will persist after Saturday due to continued dry air and locally gusty offshore winds, the NWS says.

Rancho Santa Margarita Power Outages Possible: Red Flag Warning

Are you at risk of a power outage in your Rancho Santa Margarita home? Here's how to find out if your power will be shut off overnight.

Rancho Santa Margarita Braces For Santa Anas: Fire, Wind Advisory

A wind advisory and fire weather watches are in place from Wednesday to Friday across Inland Orange County and Southland mountain areas.

Rancho Santa Margarita: Sunny, Warming Trend, Beach Hazards

Coastal overflow is possible Saturday through Tuesday due to astronomical high tides, the National Weather Service Says.

Rancho Santa Margarita Expects Measurable Rain This Weekend: NWS

A cold front promises a 20-degree drop in temperatures in just one day.

Flex Alerts For Rancho Santa Margarita, Heat Advisory Inland OC

Hot weather settled across Orange County until at least Friday, the National Weather Service says as residents were reminded to save energy.

Heat Advisory For Rancho Santa Margarita, Coastal Beach Weather

Patch reader Angela Madsen sent this photo of Laguna Beach, showcasing the gorgeous weather along the SoCal coastline.

Rancho Santa Margarita's Air Quality Suffers As Smoke Hovers

The Saddleback Valley's air quality is affected by fires raging across the state.

Balmy Weather Returns To Rancho Santa Margarita This Week

Perfect July weather returns to Orange County's coastline after the weekend heatwave weakens across southern California.