October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Orange, Orange County Airport (KOMH)

Lat: 38.25°NLon: 78.05°WElev: 466ft.

61°F

16°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 6:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Brightwood VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 44. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Light northwest wind.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 44. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 5 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Light northwest wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Columbus Day
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Brightwood VA
 38.42°N 78.19°W (Elev. 505 ft)
4:53 pm EDT Oct 6, 2026
6pm EDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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