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Wind Advisory
Issued: 1:06 PM Feb. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 8 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph expected,
locally up to 45 mph possible.

* 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 7 AM to 8 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be strongest with the passage of
the cold front. The front is currently expected to pass through
Orange County/Inland Empire early Monday afternoon and San Diego
County late Monday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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High Surf Advisory
Issued: 11:40 AM Feb. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM
PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet, with sets to 13
feet. Minor coastal flooding will also be a threat.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County
Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 4 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. High rip current risk. Minor tidal
overflow into parking lots and boardwalks also possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf will peak Wednesday morning through
Wednesday evening. 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, beach patrol, flags and signs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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Gale Warning
Issued: 8:35 AM Feb. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 2 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
combined seas 5 to 8 ft expected when conditions are worst.

* WHERE...Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA
including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 2 AM PST Tuesday.

* 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.

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