Active Weather Alerts
Special Marine Warning
Issued: 12:55 PM Jan. 3, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in OXNARD has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM... Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM... Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands... * Until 600 AM PST. * At 454 AM PST, a shower capable of producing waterspouts was located 10 nm northwest of Point Arguello, or 21 nm northwest of Point Conception, moving northeast at 10 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 impacted include... Point Sal... Point Arguello... and Point Conception. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or the National Weather Service. && WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE; HAIL...0.00IN; WIND...>34KTS
Flood Advisory
Issued: 11:09 AM Jan. 3, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following county, San Luis Obispo. * WHEN...Until 900 AM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 307 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated moderate to heavy rain falling over Western San Luis Obispo County. Rainfall rates between 0.25 and 0.45 inch per hour have been observed with this band of rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande, Nipomo, Grover Beach, Avila Beach, Baywood-Los Osos, and Cayucos. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 11:01 AM Jan. 3, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions. * WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 10:02 AM Jan. 3, 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...Beaches and coasts of Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties. * 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 8 am and 11 am. A High Surf Advisory will likely be needed for Sunday for the Central Coast and Ventura Coasts. 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 9:00 AM Jan. 3, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Lucia Mountains, and Santa Ynez Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet soils will increase the likelihood of damage due to fallen trees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
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