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Flood Watch
Issued: 8:16 PM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of Southwest California, including the following
areas, Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas,
San Bernardino County Mountains, San Bernardino and Riverside
County Valleys-The Inland Empire and Santa Ana Mountains and
Foothills.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...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. Low-water
crossings may be flooded. Minor flooding and debris flows possible
in and below recent burn scars.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A warm low pressure system from the southwest will bring
periods of moderate to locally heavy precipitation through
Thursday evening. The heaviest showers occurred this morning.
High soil moisture from last week's heavy rainfall and will
exacerbate the flooding threat in the watch area.
- 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.

Be alert in the mountains for rockslides and rocks in the road.

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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 8:48 AM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...High astronomical tides in the mornings will result in
minor tidal overflow and local beach flooding.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County
Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Minor tidal overflow, beach flooding, and coastal
erosion most likely during times of high tides.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Predicted high tides at La Jolla: 6.7 feet
at 638 AM Thursday, 6.9 feet at 726 AM Friday, 7.0 feet at 814
AM Saturday, 6.8 feet at 901 AM Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

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