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The Santa Ana Winds Have Arrived

Hold onto your hats, er, ears, the National Weather Service says Orange County will continue to experience winds in the 25-35 m.p.h. range through Saturday afternoon.

Strong winds will continue to blow through Orange County until Saturday afternoon, as will the threat of fires and a red flag wildfire warning, the National Weather Service reported.

The high wind warning will remain in effect through 3 p.m. Saturday, with winds ranging from 25-35 mph, the NWS said. In addition, the red-flag warning will be in effect Saturday, from 2 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Temperatures on Saturday will be sunny and warm with highs in the low 80s inland and in the upper 70s near the coast. Sunday will be mostly sunny with similar temperatures, 67 to 72 near the coast and 75 to 80 degrees inland.

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Cooler temperatures are expected to roll in Monday and Tuesday.

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