Active Weather Alerts
Special Marine Warning
Issued: 6:07 PM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in OXNARD has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island... Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands... Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands... * Until 1045 AM PST. * At 1006 AM PST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from 11 nm northeast of Rincon Point to near Ventura Harbor, moving northeast at 20 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 50 knots. Waterspouts possible. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Boats could suffer significant structural damage in high winds. Small craft could capsize in suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... Anacapa Island... Rincon Point... and Ventura Harbor. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. && WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE; HAIL...0.00IN; WIND...50KTS
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 5:48 PM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet, with sets up to 12 feet. Highest surf Wednesday in San Diego County. Minor coastal flooding will also be a threat. High rip current risk. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. High rip current risk. Minor tidal overflow into parking lots and boardwalks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf will peak Wednesday, especially for San Diego County. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards and beach patrol flags and signs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. &&
Special Marine Warning
Issued: 5:41 PM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in OXNARD has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island... Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands... Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands... * Until 1045 AM PST. * At 939 AM PST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from 6 nm southwest of Point Mugu to near Santa Barbara Island, moving east at 30 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to nearly 50 knots. Waterspouts possible. SOURCE...Radar. 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... Santa Barbara Island... Point Mugu... Point Dume... and western Malibu. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. && WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE; HAIL...0.00IN; WIND...49KTS
Special Marine Warning
Issued: 5:14 PM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in OXNARD has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island... Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands... Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands... * Until 1015 AM PST. * At 914 AM PST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from 8 nm west of Rincon Point to near Anacapa Island, moving east at 20 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to nearly 50 knots. SOURCE...Radar. 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... Anacapa Island... Rincon Point... and Ventura Harbor.10 PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or the National Weather Service. && WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE; HAIL...0.00IN; WIND...49KTS
Gale Warning
Issued: 3:39 PM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 6 to 9 ft expected when conditions are worst. * WHERE...Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands. * WHEN...Until 2 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions which could capsize or damage small and large vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more. 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 11:15 AM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM TUESDAY TO 8 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph expected. For the second Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas, San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Diego County Coastal Areas, San Diego County Valleys, and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 8 PM PST this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 8 PM Tuesday to 8 AM PST Wednesday. * 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 11:15 AM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM TUESDAY TO 8 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph expected. For the second Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas, San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Diego County Coastal Areas, San Diego County Valleys, and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 8 PM PST this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 8 PM Tuesday to 8 AM PST Wednesday. * 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. &&
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 11:03 AM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE ACROSS THE COASTAL WATERS THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT... A strong storm system will bring the potential for thunderstorms to the coastal waters through tonight. Any thunderstorm that forms will be capable of producing local storm force winds and rough seas, dangerous lightning, heavy rainfall with reduced visibility, small hail, and waterspouts.
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