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Wind Advisory
Issued: 10:23 AM Dec. 23, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 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 3 AM to 10 PM PST Wednesday. * 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 9:41 AM Dec. 23, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and steep combined seas 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. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will strenghten to levels hazardous to small craft this afternoon, then to gale force Wednesday morning. 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: 9:33 AM Dec. 23, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 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...From 11 PM this evening to 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 through Wednesday, especially during high tides, due to strong southerly winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 9:18 AM Dec. 23, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * 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...From late tonight through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An Atmospheric River will likely bring widespread moderate to heavy rain to the area Wednesday. Heaviest most widespread rain is expected late Wednesday morning continuing through the evening. Peak rainfall rates of 0.50 to 1 inch per hour are expected. Scattered locally 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. &&
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 4:08 AM Dec. 23, 2025 – National Weather Service
...DANGEROUS MARINE CONDITIONS ACROSS THE COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWEST CALIFORNIA TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY DUE TO WIDESPREAD GALE TO STORM FORCE WINDS WITH ASSOCIATED STEEP SEAS AND THREAT OF THUNDERSTORMS AND ISOLATED WATERSPOUTS... A strong area of low pressure will bring dangerous marine conditions to the coastal waters of San Diego by late Thursday evening through Friday morning. Widespread Gale force south to southeast winds are expected to overspread the inner coastal waters by late Tuesday evening and into Wednesday, with another round of Gale force winds possible on 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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