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Orange weather alerts

2 advisories are in effect for Orange, CA. The most serious is a coastal flood advisory.

The National Weather Service issues alerts for Orange as part of Orange County.

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Active alerts for Orange

Coastal Flood Advisory

San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County CoastalUntil · NWS San Diego CA

HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON

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* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
to 7 feet with sets 8 to 10 feet along west-facing beaches.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
expected, particularly along west-facing beaches where surf
will be highest.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County
Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM PST Sunday. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to 4 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Adjusted high tides will be near 6.2- 6.5
feet around midday today, which will combine with high surf to
produce minor coastal flooding. Highest surf is expected to
occur late today into early Sunday. Surf begins to subside
Sunday afternoon but will remain elevated into Monday.

What to do: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

High Surf Advisory

San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County CoastalUntil · NWS San Diego CA

HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON

Full alert text
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
to 7 feet with sets 8 to 10 feet along west-facing beaches.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
expected, particularly along west-facing beaches where surf
will be highest.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County
Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM PST Sunday. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to 4 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Adjusted high tides will be near 6.2- 6.5
feet around midday today, which will combine with high surf to
produce minor coastal flooding. Highest surf is expected to
occur late today into early Sunday. Surf begins to subside
Sunday afternoon but will remain elevated into Monday.

What to do: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of Orange

49 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Orange since 1950, injuring 19 people. The most recent was on March 13, 2025 (rated EF0).

EF0: 27EF027EF1: 19EF119EF2: 3EF23EF3: 0EF3EF4: 0EF4EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Orange

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
November 7, 1966F2Los Angeles County10.3 mi50 yd010
November 9, 1982F2Los Angeles County10 mi1,300 yd00
November 7, 1966F2Orange County0.2 mi10 yd00
March 16, 1977F1Orange County10.9 mi10 yd04
January 19, 2010EF1Orange County4.6 mi25 yd00

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
March 13, 2025EF0Los Angeles County1 mi80 yd00
May 4, 2023EF0Los Angeles County0.7 mi15 yd00
May 4, 2023EF0Los Angeles County0.1 mi15 yd00
March 22, 2023EF1Los Angeles County0.5 mi50 yd01
February 23, 2023EF0Los Angeles County0.1 mi15 yd00

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How often alerts are issued for Orange County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Flood Advisory147November 13, 2026
Wind Advisory147October 15, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory126January 21, 2026
Heat Advisory49October 15, 2026
Flood Watch48January 1, 2026
Red Flag Warning38January 20, 2025
High Wind Warning38January 23, 2025
Fire Weather Watch36January 20, 2025
Flash Flood Warning30October 11, 2026
High Wind Watch28January 23, 2025

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