Active Weather Alerts
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 3:53 PM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN SONOMA COUNTY UNTIL 830 AM PST... At 753 AM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles west of Cloverdale, or 39 miles northwest of Santa Rosa, moving northeast at 60 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Mainly rural areas of Northwestern Sonoma County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN; MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
Flood Watch
Issued: 3:16 PM Dec. 25, 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...The Northern San Francisco Bay Area (Napa, Sonoma, and Marin counties). * 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... - Multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall are expected across the North Bay through Friday evening. An additional 2-4" is possible over the North Bay Mountains and 1-3" over the North Bay Valleys by Friday. Nuisance flooding will increase through Friday with rises in smaller creeks and minor flooding along some of the mainstream rivers (Russian River, Napa River). Debris flows are possible particularly for the Pickett Burn Scar. - 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: 12:56 PM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * 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! &&
Storm Warning
Issued: 10:58 AM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 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. &&
High Wind Warning
Issued: 8:36 AM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * 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...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * 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. &&
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