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Gale Warning
Issued: 6:23 AM Dec. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM PST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 9 PM PST Sunday. * 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:23 AM Dec. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM PST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 9 PM PST Sunday. * 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 Watch
Issued: 4:08 AM Dec. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Mendocino and Lake counties. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways. 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 move into northwest California tonight through Sunday evening. Periods of moderate to heavy rain with rates of a quarter to a half inch an hour are possible. Total rain amounts of 3-6 inches are forecast. Rises in creeks and streams are likely and could result in minor flooding impacts. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. - This may include Hwy 1 near the Garcia river north of Point Arena. - 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 3:55 AM Dec. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Mendocino county * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. 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. &&
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