Community Corner
Thunderstorm Hits Rancho Santa Margarita Before Patriot Day Celebration
Hail and heavy rain hit the area. Likely to clear up tonight.
Thunderstorms are forecast throughout the day in Rancho Santa Margarita with likely clearing tonight, according to The Weather Channel.
A storm cell hit RSM before 9:30 a.m., in advance of the city's Patriot Day celebration in which the 2nd Battalion 5th Marines regiment are to display military hardware and the city pays tribute to the armed forces and those affected by the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks.
The Patriot Day celebration begins at 10 a.m., with a formal ceremony set to begin at 11 a.m. Among those who are expected to attend are the family of Cpl. Jordan Stanton, who was killed in Afghanistan in March.
Find out what's happening in Rancho Santa Margaritawith free, real-time updates from Patch.
There was a 30 percent chance of rain for today. There is a 20 percent chance of rain tonight, with a stray thunderstorm possible through the evening. It is expected to be partly cloudy on Sunday.
Find out what's happening in Rancho Santa Margaritawith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
