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High Surf Advisory
Issued: 10:04 PM 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...Surf heights will come down early Thursday, but are expected to rise again Friday and last through early Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 10:01 PM Dec. 24, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 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: 10:01 PM Dec. 24, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 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. &&
Flood Advisory
Issued: 9:40 PM Dec. 24, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 437 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of Southwest California, including the following counties, Orange, Riverside and San Diego. * WHEN...Until 437 PM 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 140 PM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Riverside, Moreno Valley, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Temecula, Vista, Redlands, San Clemente, Encinitas and Lake Elsinore. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 9:15 PM Dec. 24, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST THURSDAY... * 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...Until 1 AM PST Thursday. * 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 through this 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 9:12 PM 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, locally higher, 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
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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