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Two advisories have been issued for Orange County: a high wind advisory for Saturday, Oct. 3, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and a high heat advisory from today, Friday, Oct. 2, through Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.

High Winds

Please be mindful of your surroundings when on campus including the possibility of falling trees and branches, as well as wind-blown debris.

For more information, visit the National Weather Service website. Please report any safety-related concerns to the Facilities Management Service Desk at 949-824-5444.

Cooling Centers

Cooling centers on campus will be open as noted below:

Student Center: 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. daily
Anteater Recreation Center: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday
Bren Events Center: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Continuing Education (Lower Lobby #1000 and Main Lobby #2000): 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Camino del Sol Community Center (“The Lodge”): 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Campus Village Community Center: 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. (10/2); 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. (10/3 & 10/4); 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. (10/5-10/7)
Plaza Verde Community Center: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Palo Verde Community Center (Residents Only): 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. (10/2); closed (10/3 & 10/4); 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. (10/5); 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (10/6); 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. (10/7)
Vista del Campo Community Center: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Vista del Campo Norte Community Center (“The Clubhouse”): 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Verano Place Community Center: 10 to 12 a.m. (10/2-10/4); 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. (10/5-10/7)

Cooling centers hosted by the City of Irvine have also been activated. Please visit the city’s cooling center website and Orange County's website for locations and hours. Transportation is not included.

Medical Resources

The Student Health Center is prepared to screen and provide clinical support for students who show signs of heat exhaustion/heat stroke. Students experiencing heat symptoms may:

Contact the Student Health Center or a primary care provider (non-SHIP) for evaluation at 949-824-5301
Call the 24-hour Nurse Advice Line to discuss symptoms at 1-866-440-2752 (For SHIP students with Wellfleet insurance only)
Contact a telehealth provider (LiveHealth Online for SHIP) for a virtual appointment
Consult UCI’s Emergency services and after-hours care website
Call or text 9-1-1 for any life-threatening medical emergency

Employees experiencing heat symptoms while working on the job should notify their supervisor and contact Workers’ Compensation. If treatment is needed, go to any of the clinics listed on the Workers’ Compensation page.

Additional Resources

Campus is operating under normal conditions.

Hate, Bias or Other Campus Climate Issues

The University of California's Principles of Community are grounded in our mission of instruction, research and public service. We value diversity, inclusion, and a climate free of discrimination, intolerance, and hate. If you experience or observe behavior that is inconsistent with our Principles of Community, please report it.

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