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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 1:27 AM Jan. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CENTRAL LOS ANGELES COUNTY THROUGH 630 PM PST... At 526 PM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pacific Palisades, or near Santa Monica, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. Cannot rule out a brief, weak tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Eastern Malibu... Venice... Santa Monica... Culver City... Beverly Hills... Inglewood... Manhattan Beach... Topanga State Park... Century City... Marina Del Rey... Brentwood... Pacific Palisades... Bel Air... Interstate 405 through the Sepulveda Pass... Calabasas... El Segundo... Westchester... Playa Del Rey... Baldwin Hills... and Topanga Canyon Road through the Santa Monica Mountains. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
Special Marine Warning
Issued: 1:13 AM Jan. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in OXNARD has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island... Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands... * Until 715 PM PST. * At 508 PM PST, strong convective showers and possible thunderstorms were located between Rincon Point and the Santa Monica Bay. These storms have a history of weak rotation, capable of producing a waterspout. These storms were moving to the east and northeast at 15 to 20 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Waterspouts can create locally hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations potentially impacted include... King Harbor... Anacapa Island... Point Dume... Redondo Beach Pier... Los Angeles Harbor... Port of Los Angeles... Ventura Harbor... Manhattan Beach... Redondo Beach... Malibu... and Rancho Palos Verdes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately. && WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE; HAIL...0.00IN; WIND...>34KTS
Flood Advisory
Issued: 11:51 PM Jan. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Most of Los Angeles County in Southwest CA * WHEN...Until 1000 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water, mud, or rocks over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 343 PM PST, Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Minor mudslides or debris flow are possible, especially near mountains or canyon roadways as well as recent burn scars. Radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain with rainfall rates of 0.25 to 0.5 inches per hour with locally up to 0.75 inch per hour possible. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Downtown Los Angeles, Long Beach, Malibu, Acton, Wrightwood, Burbank, Pasadena, Van Nuys, Beverly Hills, Alhambra, Encino, Northridge, Culver City, Inglewood and Santa Monica. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 10:26 PM Jan. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...THUNDERSTORMS AND WATERSPOUTS POSSIBLE THROUGH TONIGHT... A moist and unstable air mass will bring the potential for thunderstorms to the coastal waters through tonight. Any thunderstorm that forms will be capable of producing local gale force winds and rough seas, dangerous lightning, heavy rainfall with reduced visibility, and waterspouts. Mariners are encouraged to stay in safe harbor until the storm passes.
Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 9:16 PM Jan. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. Minor coastal flooding due to abnormally high tides between 7.0 and 7.5 feet and gusty southerly winds. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides are expected between 8am and 11 am. Surf is expected to build and peak during the afternoon hours today. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. &&
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