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Thunderstorm Warning for RSM and Surrounding Area

Winds of 50 mph and lightning are expected.

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A significant weather advisory for Southeastern Orange County is in effect until Monday, 4 p.m.

At 3 p.m., National Weather Service Doppler Radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Rancho Santa Margarita.

The storm is moving Southwest at 5 mph, and wind gusts of up to 50 mph are expected, along with frequent dangerous lightning.

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Areas affected by this storm are RSM, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Portola Hills, Trabuco Highlands, Coto de Caza and Laguna Hills.

—City News Service

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