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American Red Cross Southern California Region retweeted
#NorteFire Repopulation Update
Effective today at 6 p.m., evacuation orders for San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano will be lifted, with the following exceptions and closures:
• Via La Mirada will remain closed north of Esperanza to vehicle traffic to allow emergency >>>
American Red Cross Southern California Region retweeted
#NorteFire Evacuation Update
• San Clemente Zone 13: Full repopulation. Residents may return home.
• San Juan Capistrano Zone 10: Partial repopulation, limited to the Stallion Ridge community, San Juan Hills High School, and the landfill off La Pata. >>>
American Red Cross Southern California Region retweeted
An overnight shelter has been established to provide assistance for those affected by the #NorteFire. The shelter will open at 8 pm: Boys & Girls Club - 1 Via Positiva, San Juan Capistrano.
· Animals WILL be allowed
· Bring your medications
· Please no unsolicited donations
American Red Cross Southern California Region retweeted
#NorteFire evacuation shelters are available at:
• San Juan Capistrano Community Center
25925 Camino del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
• San Clemente Community Center
100 Calle Seville, San Clemente.
If you are under an evacuation order, leave now.
American Red Cross Southern California Region retweeted
For current evacuation zone locations and maps, please visit the following:
ocsheriff.gov/resources-befo…
#NorteFire
American Red Cross Southern California Region retweeted
🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT | HENDERSON FIRE 🚨
🔥 As of 1:25 PM, I-5 remains FULLY CLOSED in both directions between Vandergrift Blvd. and Basilone Rd. due to active flames on both sides of the freeway.
⚠️ Avoid the area, expect significant delays, and use alternate routes.
American Red Cross Southern California Region retweeted
🚨 TRAFFIC ADVISORY | 10/16/26 – 12:20 PM
🔥 HENDERSON FIRE
⛔ FULL FREEWAY CLOSURE NOW IN EFFECT between Vandergrift Boulevard and Basilone Road.
Heavy smoke is effecting visibility.
American Red Cross Southern California Region retweeted
The fire is at 50 acres at this time. Structures are threatened. Crews are aggressively attacking the fire from the ground and air. Please continue to avoid the area.
#NorteFire
American Red Cross Southern California Region retweeted
SMOKE ADVISORY: a 75-acre brushfire is buring on @MCIWPendletonCA about 8 miles from Oceanside.
American Red Cross Southern California Region retweeted
🛣️🎐 Santa Ana Winds Incoming 🛣️ 🎐
Please read the graphic below regarding the High Wind Warning that is in effect for mountains and western valleys Thursday - Saturday. Windiest day will be Friday, when deserts and coastal areas will be breezy as well.
ALT High Wind Warning in effect for all mountains and western valleys Thursday through Saturday. Gusty winds may lead to tree and power line damage. Secure loose outdoor property and drive with care.
American Red Cross Southern California Region retweeted
Please also be advised...there is a Heat Advisory in effect for areas near the coast Thursday - Saturday. 'Tis the season with our Santa Ana winds, so take breaks to cool off if outdoors for long periods 🥤
Temps closer to normal in the 70s by next Tuesday 🪩
ALT With the Santa Ana winds, coastal areas will be heating up. A Heat Advisory is in effect for Thursday through Saturday. Drink plenty of fluids and take breaks if spending longer periods outdoors.
American Red Cross Southern California Region retweeted
💨 HIGH WIND WATCH | OCTOBER 15–16 💨
Strong Santa Ana winds are expected across Riverside County Thursday through Friday evening.
🌬️ Forecast gusts:
• Valleys: Up to 55 mph
• Mountains and passes: Up to 60 mph
• Below San Gorgonio Pass: Isolated gusts over 70 mph
⚠️ Potential impacts include downed trees, power outages, blowing dust and debris, hazardous driving conditions, and elevated fire danger.
🚒 Prepare now! Secure outdoor items, use caution while driving, prepare for power outages, and monitor official weather updates.
👏 Thank you to our partners at National Weather Service San Diego for helping keep our communities informed and prepared.
🇲🇽 ESPAÑOL
💨 ALERTA POR VIENTOS FUERTES | 15–16 DE OCTUBRE 💨
Se esperan fuertes vientos de Santa Ana en el condado de Riverside desde el jueves hasta la noche del viernes.
🌬️ Ráfagas previstas:
• Valles: Hasta 55 mph
• Montañas y pasos: Hasta 60 mph
• Debajo del Paso de San Gorgonio: Ráfagas aisladas superiores a 70 mph
⚠️ Posibles impactos: caída de árboles, cortes de electricidad, polvo y escombros arrastrados por el viento, condiciones peligrosas para conducir y mayor riesgo de incendios.
🚒 ¡Prepárese ahora! Asegure los objetos exteriores, conduzca con precaución, prepárese para posibles cortes de electricidad y siga las actualizaciones meteorológicas oficiales.
👏 Agradecemos a nuestros colaboradores del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional de San Diego por ayudarnos a mantener informadas y preparadas a nuestras comunidades.
American Red Cross Southern California Region retweeted
⚠️Santa Ana Winds Ahead: E/NE offshore winds, warming and drying out the Coastal Basin. Moderate winds will affect coastal foothills and eastern valleys through early Saturday, strongest Friday afternoon in San Diego County. Secure loose outdoor items!
ALT Graphic showing details for this upcoming Santa Ana Wind event later this week. For the mountains and Inland Empire, the High Wind Watch is in effect from 6 AM Thursday through 8 PM Friday. For the San Diego County foothills and mountains, the High Wind Watch is in effect from 6 AM Thursday through 8 PM Saturday.
ALT Graphic showing chances for wind gusts greater than 35 mph for San Diego County locations on Friday.
ALT Graphic showing chances for wind gusts greater than 35 mph for Orange County and Inland Empire locations on Thursday evening.
American Red Cross Southern California Region retweeted
Listen, we don't want it either, but contrary to popular belief we don't control the weather (unless it's nice, then it's 100% on us).
Hot weather is coming and an Extreme Heat Watch is in effect Fri-Wed for the coasts, valleys, and Santa Ana Mountains: forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/…
ALT Map of forecast high temperatures for Southern California for Friday Oct 02, 2026. For the coastal areas: 85 to 95, western valleys and inland Orange County: 95 to 101, inland valleys: 95 to 102, mountains between 4000 ft and 7000 ft: 76 to 86, high desert: 91 to 96, low desert: 97 to 102.
ALT Map of forecast high temperatures for Southern California for Saturday Oct 03, 2026. For the coastal areas: 88 to 98, western valleys and inland Orange County: 97 to 103, inland valleys: 94 to 103, mountains between 4000 ft and 7000 ft: 75 to 85, high desert: 90 to 95, low desert: 97 to 102.
ALT Map of forecast high temperatures for Southern California for Sunday Oct 04, 2026. For the coastal areas: 88 to 97, western valleys and inland Orange County: 95 to 100, inland valleys: 92 to 100, mountains between 4000 ft and 7000 ft: 74 to 83, high desert: 88 to 93, low desert: 96 to 100.
American Red Cross Southern California Region retweeted
VEGETATION FIRE - rpt @ 12:59PM. Near Rider Street / Dreamglo Lane, unincorporated Perris. Firefighters are on-scene of approximately 30 acres burning at a dangerous rate in medium grass and brush. Additional ground and air resources responding.
#WoodFIRE
@RivCoNow
American Red Cross Southern California Region retweeted
#WoodFIRE [UPDATE 2:15 PM] The fire is 45 acres, burning at a moderate rate.
EVACUATION ORDERS have been issued for the following zones:
RVC-1060
RVC-1059
EVACUATION WARNINGS have been issued for the following zones:
RVC-1171
RVC-1173
RVC-1174
RVC-1061
RVC-0972
RVC-0973
Map to evacuation area: go.genasys.com/x9s9yu
American Red Cross Southern California Region retweeted
#Dehesa7Fire If you live in the Dehesa area, be aware of increased law enforcement and firefighting activity. A brush fire is burning near the 6100 block of Dehesa Road.
An EVACUATION ORDER is in place for the shaded areas in red shown in the map below. It means everyone in the impacted areas must leave immediately.
An EVACUATION WARNING is in place for the shaded areas in yellow shown in the map below. Be prepared to evacuate should conditions change.
You can also view the map here: protect.genasys.com/en?lat=3….
If you feel you are in danger, GO!
A Temporary Evacuation Point is open at:
▪️Viejas Casino - East Side Lot
5000 Willows Road, Alpine
Follow @SDSheriff for the latest updates. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
@CALFIRESANDIEGO @AlertSanDiegoCo @SanDiegoCounty @SoCal_RedCross @CHP_El_Cajon
American Red Cross Southern California Region retweeted
#Church2Fire If you live in Campo, be aware of increased law enforcement and firefighting activity. A brush fire is burning near the 36800 Block of Church Road.
An EVACUATION ORDER is in place for the shaded areas in red shown in the map below. It means everyone in the impacted areas must leave immediately.
An EVACUATION WARNING is in place for the shaded areas in yellow shown in the map below. Be prepared to evacuate should conditions change.
You can also view the map here: protect.genasys.com/en?lat=3….
If you feel you are in danger, GO!
A Temporary Evacuation Point is open at:
▪️Golden Acorn Casino
1800 Golden Acorn Way, Campo
Follow @SDSheriff for the latest updates. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
@CALFIRESANDIEGO @AlertSanDiegoCo @SanDiegoCounty @SoCal_RedCross @SDCaltrans
@CHP_SD_Traffic @CHP_El_Cajon
American Red Cross Southern California Region retweeted
🚨EVACUATION UPDATE:
Added 🟡Warning zones
🔴 SDC 1444 — Mandatory Evacuation Order
🟡 SDC 1443 — Evacuation Warning
🟡 SDC 1492 — Evacuation Warning
🟡 SDC 1494 — Evacuation Warning
🟡 SDC 1446 — Evacuation Warning
🟡 SDC 1401 — Evacuation Warning
🟡 SDC 1400 — Evacuation Warning
🟡 SDC 1399 — Evacuation Warning
📍 Evacuation Site: 4201 Eastgate Mall — Mandell Weiss Park
For up-to-date information, please use Genasys Protect to find out if your residence is within these grid coordinates.
💻 Genasys Protect desktop website:
protect.genasys.com/en/map/3…
We will continue sharing more information as we monitor the situation. Please follow directions from emergency personnel.
📱 Genasys Protect app:
apps.apple.com/us/app/genasy……
American Red Cross Southern California Region retweeted
#TaffleFIRE [UPDATE @ 2:38 p.m.]: The fire is currently 55 acres and 0% containment.
🔴 EVACUATION ORDERS have been issued for: RVC-1912, RVC-1979
🟠 EVACUATION WARNINGS have been issued for: RVC-1769-A, RVC-1770-B, RVC-1913-B
For evacuation information, please visit: protect.genasys.com/en?lat=3…