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High Surf Advisory
Issued: 9:44 PM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...High surf of 4 to 10 feet is expected, with sets as high as 12 feet, highest in San Diego County on Wednesday. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 9:40 PM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 13 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border and out to 10 nm and Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border Extending 10 to 60 nm out including San Clemente Island. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 1 PM 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 severe conditions. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 6:26 PM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph expected. Isolated gusts to 55 mph along the coast. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas, San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Diego County Coastal Areas, San Diego County Valleys, and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Shallow rooted trees may be uprooted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected late tonight into Wednesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
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