California Weather: Beach Hazard, November Outlook Oct. 26–Nov. 1

NOAA's Oct. 26–Nov. 1 outlook favors wetter conditions across Southern California.

Santa Ana winds leave damage and disruption from San Diego's canyons to coast

Powerful winds toppled trees, disrupted traffic and whipped up waves along San Diego County beaches, Saturday. Besides the fire danger, the Santa Ana winds caused damage and disruptions. In Escondido, near the San Diego city line, a large mesquite tree was ripped from its roots overnight and fell onto Sunset...

California Winter Outlook 2026-27: LA Rain, Sierra Snow Outlook

Los Angeles and San Diego face increased rain chances while Northern California trends warmer.

San Diego neighbors clear storm drains to prepare for El Niño winter

Two years after deadly floods, San Diego's District 9 residents cleared storm drains and collected 678 pounds of trash to prep for El Niño.

San Diego beaches brace for winter storms after the latest punch from the Pacific

San Diego's coastline is facing another round of powerful surf, dangerous rip currents and potential beach erosion as coastal cities prepare for winter storms. The National Weather Service issued a beach hazards statement early Sunday, forecasting waves reaching 7 feet and an increased risk of drowning in dangerous rip currents.

Cal Fire San Diego staying ready amid Santa Ana winds, ongoing wildfires

San Diego Weather: Angelica Campos' forecast for October 18, 2026

San Diego's Sunday October 18th Forecast: Slightly cooler, dangerous beach conditions

After a hot and windy end to the week, conditions are starting to settle down across San Diego County. We’re still looking at above-average temperatures today, but it will be a little cooler than yesterday. For today, coastal communities will see highs ranging from 79 to 87 degrees, with...

Camp Pendleton brush fire now 35% contained with more than 3,000 acres burned

A 3,132-acre wildfire at Camp Pendleton that prompted evacuations at the North County Marine base and forced closures of stretches of Interstate 5 was 35% contained Saturday, authorities said. “Fire activity moderated overnight as wind speeds decreased slightly and relative humidity increased,” Cal Fire said on the Watch Duty app....

Several San Diego County schools to close Friday due to high winds

Several schools in the Mountain Empire Unified School District will be closed on Friday, October 16, due to a high wind warning issued by the National Weather Service.

Fires near Camp Pendleton, San Clemente scorch thousands of acres

Firefighters were battling several wildfires in San Diego and Orange counties on Friday, including a large fire on a military installation, amid hot and dry Santa Ana wind conditions that are known to produce devastating wildfires. From the 2,000-acre Henderson Fire on Camp Pendleton, which shut down Interstate 5 lanes...

Peak Fire forces Azusa evacuations under Red Flag Warning

The Peak Fire broke out this afternoon, Oct. 15, in the foothills above Azusa, forcing evacuations as Santa Ana winds kept Southern California under a Red Flag Warning. The brush fire started just after 1 p.m. near North San Gabriel Canyon Road and North Ranch Road and quickly grew to about 50 to 60 acres. Firefighters and helicopters attacked it from the ground and the air, and by late afternoon crews appeared to be gaining ground. The cause is under investigation.

Escondido names new fire chief as Santa Ana winds and wildfire insurance concerns loom over the city

ESCONDIDO (KGTV) — Escondido has a new fire chief focused on pressing challenges: an approaching round of Santa Ana winds this weekend and a growing wildfire insurance crisis affecting thousands of city residents. Tyler Batson has been with the Escondido Fire Department since 2003. He got into the fire...

Cal Fire, San Diego Fire talk preparations, fire danger amid high winds

San Diego County is in the middle of heat and high wind advisories, which are posing a greater fire risk for our region.