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High Surf Advisory
Issued: 8:14 PM May. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 5 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 5 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 8:13 PM May. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 3 PM PDT TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 11 to 15 ft expected when conditions are worst. * WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 3 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Tuesday to 3 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions which could capsize or damage small and large vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 8:13 PM May. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 3 PM PDT TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 11 to 15 ft expected when conditions are worst. * WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 3 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Tuesday to 3 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions which could capsize or damage small and large vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 8:53 AM May. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 10 PM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast. * WHEN...From 2 PM to 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
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