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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 3:14 AM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL COLUSA...WEST CENTRAL BUTTE AND EASTERN GLENN COUNTIES THROUGH 800 PM PST... At 713 PM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Codora, or 9 miles southeast of Willows, moving north at 40 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Chico, Orland, Willows, Glenn, Bluegum, Codora, Afton, Dayton, Artois, Butte City, Nord, Ordbend, Durham, and Hamilton City. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN; MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
Flood Watch
Issued: 9:19 PM Dec. 24, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following areas, Carquinez Strait and Delta, Sacramento Valley, Motherlode, Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County, Northeast Foothills, Northern San Joaquin Valley, and Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County . * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will result in rises along area rivers, creeks, streams. Small streams and creeks may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in low-lying, poor drainage, and urban areas. Mudslides and rockslides may occur in mountain and foothill areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of moderate to heavy rain are forecast the week of Christmas. Debris flows are not expected over recent burn scars in northern California, but do anticipate enhanced runoff in/below scars. - 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. &&
High Wind Warning
Issued: 5:24 PM Dec. 24, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta, Sacramento Valley, Motherlode, Northeast Foothills, and Northern San Joaquin Valley. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and saturated soils could blow down trees and power lines resulting in widespread power outages. Strong winds will cause impacts to loose and unsecured items, including temporary structures and holiday decorations. Difficult travel conditions are expected, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lull in activity through today, with strong wind gusts expected tonight into Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Take time now to prepare for potential power outages. &&
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