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Gale Warning
Issued: 5:09 PM Dec. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
very rough waters expected.

* WHERE...San Pablo Bay, Suisun Bay, the West Delta and the San
Francisco Bay north of the Bay Bridge.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Tuesday to 3 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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 hazardous conditions.

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High Wind Watch
Issued: 12:35 PM Dec. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...The Bay Area, The Central Coast, The Santa Clara Valley and
Eastern Hills, The Salinas and Carmel Valleys and Hollister Area,
The Santa Cruz Mountains, and San Francisco Peninsula Coast.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through early Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could down trees, snap power lines, and
result in property damage. Widespread power outages are possible.
Travel could be extremely difficult and hazardous, especially for
high profile vehicles. The combination of wind and moist soils will
increase the risk for downed trees.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by
the wind.

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Flood Watch
Issued: 11:34 AM Dec. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Northern San Francisco Bay Area (Napa, Sonoma, and Marin
counties).

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low water crossings
may become flooded. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban
areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall are expected across
the North Bay this week. An additional 6-8" is possible over the
North Bay Mountains and 4-5" over the North Bay Valleys by
Friday. Nuisance flooding will increase throughout the week with
sharp rises in smaller creeks and minor flooding along some of
the mainstream rivers (Russian River, Napa River). Debris flows
are possible particularly for the Pickett Burn Scar.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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