Expect a wet Orange County weekend as new storm bears down

ANAHEIM — Rain is likely in Orange County from Friday night through Sunday, forecasters say.

Between a quarter-inch and a half-inch of rain is expected as a result of this latest storm, according to the National Weather Service.

In Orange County, there is a 51% chance of rain beginning about 4 p.m. Friday, increasing to 60% about 10 p.m. and increasing yet again to 73% by 4 p.m. Sunday, according to NWS forecasts.

A High Surf Advisory has been declared from 4 a.m. Saturday through 4 a.m. Monday for Orange County beaches, where long period west-northwest swells will produce surf of between 4 and 7 feet at beaches prone to such swells, the NWS said. Swimming conditions will be dangerous with a high risk of rip currents.

Local beach erosion is possible, the NWS added.

Showers are likely on Saturday in Orange County, along with highs of 51 on Santiago Peak; 65 at Fremont Canyon, Newport Beach and San Clemente; 66 in Yorba Linda, Fullerton, Laguna Beach, Mission Viejo and on Ortega Highway at 2,600 feet; 67 in Anaheim and Santa Ana; and 68 in Irvine. Temperatures will remain about the same through Thursday.

Orange County Register staff contributed to this report.