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Gale Warning
Issued: 9:30 PM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 6 to 9 ft when conditions are worst. For the Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and combined seas 8 to 12 ft possible when conditions are worst. * WHERE...Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 AM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. * 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. &&
Gale Watch
Issued: 9:30 PM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 6 to 9 ft when conditions are worst. For the Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and combined seas 8 to 12 ft possible when conditions are worst. * WHERE...Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 AM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. * 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: 7:40 PM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM TUESDAY TO 8 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the through tonight, south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 45 mph expected. For Tuesday night into Wednesday, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 45 mph expected. * 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...For the first Wind Advisory, until 8 PM PST this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 8 PM Tuesday 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...Winds today will be strongest with the passage of the cold front. The front is currently expected to pass through Orange County/Inland Empire early this afternoon and San Diego County late this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 7:40 PM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM TUESDAY TO 8 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the through tonight, south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 45 mph expected. For Tuesday night into Wednesday, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 45 mph expected. * 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...For the first Wind Advisory, until 8 PM PST this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 8 PM Tuesday 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...Winds today will be strongest with the passage of the cold front. The front is currently expected to pass through Orange County/Inland Empire early this afternoon and San Diego County late this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 5:48 PM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet, with sets up to 12 feet. Highest surf Wednesday in San Diego County. Minor coastal flooding will also be a threat. High rip current risk. * 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. High rip current risk. Minor tidal overflow into parking lots and boardwalks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf will peak Wednesday, especially for San Diego County. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards and beach patrol flags and signs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. &&
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 11:03 AM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE ACROSS THE COASTAL WATERS THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT... A strong storm system will bring the potential for thunderstorms to the coastal waters through tonight. Any thunderstorm that forms will be capable of producing local storm force winds and rough seas, dangerous lightning, heavy rainfall with reduced visibility, small hail, and waterspouts.
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