Wind Advisory In Mission Viejo, Downed Tree Blocks Road

MISSION VIEJO, CA — High winds and warm temperatures were again expected across Orange County for the remainder of the week. With extreme winds come the likelihood of downed trees and limbs, as well as power outages, officials say.

In Mission Viejo, a large tree completely blocked La Mancha, just west of Salinas Lane.

"The tree belongs to the HOA in that area," Mission Viejo Police Services said. The city of Mission Viejo public works is currently clearing the tree from the roadway, though that area was closed to traffic around 1:30 p.m.

The National Weather Service released a wind advisory for the majority of Orange County until noon on Friday, it was reported Tuesday.

Winds, blowing at a sustained 20 to 30 miles per hour, could gust at up to 60 miles per hour, they said.

The strongest and most widespread winds were expected to blow Tuesday afternoon and evening.

A coastal wind advisory was also in effect, with Northeast winds blowing from a sustained 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Winds were expected to gust until at least 6 a.m. Thursday.

Drivers were warned that high profile vehicles could experience "dangerous travel" due to winds. "Gusting winds could blow around unsecured objects."