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Special Marine Warning
Issued: 1:45 AM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point California out to 10 NM... Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM... * Until 615 PM PST. * At 545 PM PST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 17 NM southwest of Pillar Point, moving north at 35 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to nearly 50 knots. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... Mainly open waters of Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point California out to 10 NM and Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. Wind gusts 34 knots or greater, high waves, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain are possible with this storm. && WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE; MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN; MAX WIND GUST...50 KTS
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 1:02 AM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...DANGEROUS MARINE CONDITIONS ACROSS THE COASTAL WATERS AND BAYS TONIGHT AND EARLY CHRISTMAS DAY DUE TO WIDESPREAD GALE FORCE WINDS WITH PEAKS OF STORM FORCE GUSTS, ASSOCIATED STEEP SEAS AND THREAT OF THUNDERSTORMS AND ISOLATED WATERSPOUTS... A powerful frontal system will move across the waters tonight and early Christmas Day, bringing dangerous and life-threatening conditions across the waters. Widespread gale force southerly winds will persist with peaks of storm force winds tonight and early Christmas Day. 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 be a dangerous storm and mariners should exercise extreme caution and are urged to remain in safe harbor for the duration of the storm.
High Wind Warning
Issued: 12:55 AM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Monterey Bay and the Big Sur Coast, Western Sonoma County Hills, Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, and Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could down trees, snap power lines, and result in property damage. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be extremely difficult and hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds may move loose debris, result in minor damage property, and cause sporadic power outages. Travel could become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The combination of wind and moist soils will increase the risk for downed trees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. &&
Storm Warning
Issued: 10:53 PM Dec. 24, 2025 – National Weather Service
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point California out to 10 NM. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 10:48 PM Dec. 24, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible from multiple lines of showers and thunderstorms, strong at times, moving across the area. * WHERE...San Francisco County, San Mateo Peninsula, East Bay, South Bay, and Central Coast * WHEN...Through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low water crossings may become flooded. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous lines of showers and thunderstorms will move across the Bay Area and Central Coast through Friday evening. An additional 1-2" of rain is expected across the interior with locally higher totals between 2-3" across the Santa Cruz Mountains and up to 3" across the Santa Lucia Range. Flooding potential will increase with each successive round of rain. Sharp rises in smaller creeks and streams are expected with at least some potential for minor flooding in mainstream rivers. - 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. &&
Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 9:42 PM Dec. 24, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Hazardously strong coastal winds and jets will lead to blowing and drifting sand, wind waves up to 20 ft, and result in poor visibility along coastal beaches. * WHERE...Beaches along the Pacific Coast. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous coastal and near coastal conditions. Water rescues may be affected by poor visibility from sea spray and blowing sand. Potential for increased erosion. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. Stay off the rocks and NEVER turn your back on the ocean! &&
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