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Wind Advisory
Issued: 5:27 AM Feb. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 2 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 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...From 9 AM Thursday to 2 AM PST Friday. * 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 will begin late in the morning for Orange County, reaching San Diego county by the early afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 4:19 AM Feb. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds to Northwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 7 to 10 ft expected when conditions are worst. * WHERE...East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island and Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 9 PM PST Thursday. * 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 Warning
Issued: 4:19 AM Feb. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds to Northwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 7 to 10 ft expected when conditions are worst. * WHERE...East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island and Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 9 PM PST Thursday. * 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. &&
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 4:13 AM Feb. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...High surf of 4 to 7 feet is expected, with sets as high as 8 feet in San Diego County. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf heights will slowly decrease through tonight but will increase again as the next system moves in Thursday afternoon. High surf will slowly subside on Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. &&
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