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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 5:47 AM Oct. 14, 2025 – National Weather Service
...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT WESTERN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THROUGH 1115 PM PDT... At 1046 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms over Cambria, or 15 miles northwest of Morro Bay, moving northeast at 35 mph. A brief weak tornado will be possible. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... San Luis Obispo... Morro Bay... Pismo Beach... Atascadero... Arroyo Grande... Nipomo... Cambria... Grover Beach... Oceano... Santa Margarita... Avila Beach... Diablo Canyon... Cayucos... Baywood-Los Osos... Highway 101 over Cuesta Grade... Shell Beach... and Lake Lopez. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
Flood Advisory
Issued: 5:14 AM Oct. 14, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following counties, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. * WHEN...Until 300 AM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1014 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1.7 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Paso Robles, Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, Santa Ynez, Point Conception, Montecito, Atascadero, Arroyo Grande, Nipomo, Carpinteria, Cambria, Solvang, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Orcutt, Los Alamos and Highway 101 through Gaviota State Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 3:53 AM Oct. 14, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible. * WHERE...This Flood Watch is specifically for areas in and nearby the recent burn scars of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles Counties. These burns scars are the Gifford, Madre, Lake, Apache, Mountain, Post, King, Canyon, Hughes, Hurst, Kenneth, Franklin, Palisades, Sunset, Lidia, Hawk, Eaton, and Bridge burn scars. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Potential for brief heavy rainfall over the burn scars may trigger hazardous and damaging flooding and debris flows. Flooding may also occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Peak rates of 0.25 to 0.50 inch per hour with rates locally to 0.80 inch hour are possible. There is a 10 percent chance of rates to 1.0 inch per hour (due to thunderstorms or heavy showers). Additionally, the thunderstorm threat will bring concern for higher intensity sub-hourly rainfall rates that may reach burn scar debris flow thresholds. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and be alert for possible Flood and Flash Flood Warnings. Those living in areas near the recent burn scars or in areas prone to flooding should listen to local authorities and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 8:59 PM Oct. 13, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Strongest in the hills and peaks. * WHERE...Cuyama Valley, San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Lucia Mountains, Santa Ynez Mountains, and Southern Salinas Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...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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