Active Weather Alerts
Flood Watch
Issued: 1:49 PM Dec. 24, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Southwest California, including the following areas, San Diego County Coastal Areas, San Diego County Deserts, San Diego County Mountains and San Diego County Valleys. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An Atmospheric River will likely bring widespread moderate to heavy rain to the area today. Heaviest most widespread rain is expected late this morning continuing through the evening. Peak rainfall rates of 0.50 to 1 inch per hour are expected. There is a potential for locally heavier hourly rainfall rates to develop with convection embedded in the main rain band or in thunderstorms after the main band passes. Isolated heavy showers could continue into Thursday but impacts from any additional rain are expected to be more localized. - https://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. &&
Airport Weather Warning
Issued: 1:22 PM Dec. 24, 2025 – National Weather Service
...An Airport Weather Warning is in effect for San Diego International Airport for wind gusts of 30 knots or greater from 9 AM to 2 PM PST... An Airport Weather Warning has been issued for San Diego International Airport. South wind gusts to 35 knots will be possible between 9 AM and 2 PM PST.
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 10:37 AM Dec. 24, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with local sets to 9 feet, highest for south-facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor tidal overflow and coastal flooding possible for south-facing beaches today, especially during high tide this morning, due to strong southerly winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 10:21 AM Dec. 24, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 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...Until 10 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...Strongest winds for Orange County and the Inland Empire will be in the morning to early afternoon. Strongest winds for San Diego county will be mid to late morning into the evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 10:17 AM Dec. 24, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and steep, combined seas 6 to 9 ft through late this afternoon. Late this afternoon, south winds diminish to 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt with seas remaining at 6 to 9 ft. * 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. * 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. * 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 10:17 AM Dec. 24, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and steep, combined seas 6 to 9 ft through late this afternoon. Late this afternoon, south winds diminish to 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt with seas remaining at 6 to 9 ft. * 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. * 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. * 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. &&
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 5:55 AM Dec. 24, 2025 – National Weather Service
A strong area of low pressure will bring dangerous marine conditions to the coastal waters of San Diego early Wednesday through late Thursday. Gusty south to southeast winds starting this afternoon strengthen to widespread gale force winds over the inner coastal waters by very early Wednesday, with another round of strong winds possible Thursday into Friday. The strong winds will bring dangerous and very steep, choppy seas. The storm will also bring the threat of thunderstorms, some of which could be strong, with locally damaging winds. Conditions are also favorable for isolated waterspouts. Monitor NOAA Weather Radio for the latest information, forecasts, and warnings. This will likely be a dangerous storm and mariners should exercise extreme caution and are urged to remain in safe harbor for the duration of the storm.
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