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Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 1:37 AM Dec. 26, 2025 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Santa Barbara County in southwestern California... * Until 200 AM PST Friday. * At 537 PM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding, rock slides, and mud slides are ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. Mud slides and rock slides. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Mud slides and rock slides. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria, Summerland and Rincon Point. 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. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. && FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED; EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...0.5-1 INCH IN 1 HOUR
Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 1:34 AM Dec. 26, 2025 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... East Central Santa Barbara County in southwestern California... Northwestern Ventura County in southwestern California... * Until 200 AM PST Friday. * At 534 PM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain falling across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Additional Rock slides and mud slides are likely to occur. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Rock slides and mud slides. Cannot rule out debris flow. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Ojai, Santa Ynez, Solvang, Rose Valley, Goleta, Buellton, Big Pine Mountain, Old Man Mountain, Highway 154 over San Marcos Pass, Lake Cachuma, Reyes Peak, Highway 33 between Wheeler Springs and Rose Valley Road and Meiners Oaks. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of rockslides and mudslides && FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 1:29 AM Dec. 26, 2025 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Santa Barbara County in southwestern California... * Until 200 AM PST Friday. * At 529 PM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated moderate to heavy rain falling across the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. Additional rockslides and mudslides are possible. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Rock slides and mud slides, along with debris flows. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Figueroa Mountain and Big Pine Mountain. This includes the Lake burn scar. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of Rockslides and mudslides. && FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
Flood Advisory
Issued: 1:21 AM Dec. 26, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following counties, far southern San Luis Obispo and a large portion of Santa Barbara. * WHEN...Until 200 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rock slides and mud slides, along with minor debris flows. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 520 PM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. There is also a Flash Flood Warnings inside the flood advisory centered over central to southern Santa Barbara County that will see enhanced, significant flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, Santa Ynez, Point Conception, Montecito, Atascadero, Arroyo Grande, Nipomo, Carpinteria, Solvang, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Los Alamos, Orcutt, Highway 101 through Gaviota State Park, Refugio State Beach and El Capitan State Beach. This includes the Lake Burn Scar, the Gifford Burn Scar, and the Madre Burn Scar. - 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 aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. &&
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 9:53 PM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor to potentially isolated moderate coastal flooding for south-facing beaches especially during high tides. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 8:19 PM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Significant and widespread flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be likely, including rock slides, mud slides, and debris flows. * WHERE...The following counties... Los Angeles. Ventura. Santa Barbara. San Luis Obispo. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Mud and debris flows will be possible across foothill and mountain areas, including recent burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - This prolonged strong Atmospheric River storm system will bring periods of heavy rain through late this week. Potential flooding impacts include the threat of significant and widespread urban roadway flooding, a high risk of major rock and mud slides, and rapid rises in creeks, streams, and rivers which will likely lead to swift water rescues. The recent burn scars will be at risk for debris flows, possibly damaging. These flooding impacts will likely lead to significant travel delays and road closures during this busy holiday travel period. - http://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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:06 PM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions. * 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...Until 3 AM PST Friday. * 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. &&
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 3:53 PM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HAZARDOUS MARINE CONDITIONS ACROSS THE COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWEST CALIFORNIA THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING DUE TO GUSTY WINDS WITH ASSOCIATED STEEP SEAS AND THREAT OF THUNDERSTORMS AND ISOLATED WATERSPOUTS... Hazardous marine conditions can be expected over the coastal waters through Friday morning. Gusty south winds will persist into Friday morning. The strong winds will bring steep, choppy seas to the area. A moist and unstable air mass will bring the potential for thunderstorms to the coastal waters. Any thunderstorm that forms will be capable of producing locally gale force winds and rough seas, dangerous lightning, heavy rainfall with reduced visibility, and waterspouts. Monitor NOAA Weather Radio for the latest information, forecasts, and warnings.
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