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Flood Advisory
Issued: 2:38 PM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 836 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of Southwest California, including the following county, San Diego. * WHEN...Until 836 AM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 638 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 0.25 and 0.5 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... Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, Encinitas, Poway, Ramona, Del Mar, Valley Center, Fallbrook and Camp Pendleton. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. &&
Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 2:34 PM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern San Diego County in southwestern California... * Until 930 AM PST. * At 633 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.25 to 0.75 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Chula Vista, El Cajon, National City, La Mesa, Poway, Imperial Beach, Ramona, Coronado, Del Mar and Alpine. This includes the following streams and drainages... Alvarado Canyon, Daney Canyon, Chicarita Creek, Otay River, Featherstone Canyon, Steele Canyon, O'Neal Canyon, Cottonwood Creek, Coches Creek, Los, Tecolote Creek, Gonzales Canyon, Sycamore Canyon, Murphy Canyon, Dutchman Canyon, Clark Canyon, Jamul Creek, West Sycamore Canyon, Telegraph Canyon, Rose Canyon, San Dieguito River, Paradise Valley, Poggi Canyon, Wolf Canyon, San Diego Bay, Cedar Canyon, Pacific Ocean, San Clemente Canyon, Lawson Creek, Rattlesnake Creek, Seventh Street Channel, Spring Canyon, San Diego River, Tijuana River, Rice Canyon, Paradise Creek, Sweetwater River, Pringle Canyon, West Branch San Vicente Creek, San Vicente Creek, Wood Valley, Dennery Canyon, Padre Barona Creek, Dulzura Creek, Shaw Valley, Powerhouse Canyon, Mexican Canyon, Poway Creek, Carmel Valley, Forester Creek, Soledad Canyon, Foster Canyon, McGonigle Canyon, Proctor Valley, Chollas Creek and Deer Canyon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. && FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED; EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...0.25-0.75 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 8:57 AM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots and choppy combined seas 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border and out to 10 nm and Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border Extending 10 to 60 nm out including San Clemente Island. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds peak this morning before weakening this afternoon and into Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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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