Active Weather Alerts
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 7:53 PM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN SANTA BARBARA AND CENTRAL SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTIES THROUGH 1245 PM PST... At 1152 AM PST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles northwest of Atascadero to 9 miles northwest of Highway 101 through Gaviota State Park. Movement was northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. A weak brief tornado is possible. Locations impacted include... Santa Maria... San Luis Obispo... Paso Robles... Santa Ynez... Atascadero... Arroyo Grande... Nipomo... Solvang... Los Alamos... Refugio State Beach... El Capitan State Beach... Orcutt... Highway 101 through Gaviota State Park... Buellton... Sisquoc... Santa Margarita... Templeton... Highway 101 over Cuesta Grade... 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: 6:43 PM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following county, southern San Luis Obispo. * WHEN...Until 200 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1042 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Rock and mudslides possible across steep terrain. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Maria, Nipomo, Guadalupe and Highway 166 between Twitchell Dam and the Cuyama Valley. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 Advisory
Issued: 6:41 PM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following county, all of Western San Luis Obispo. * WHEN...Until 200 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1040 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain with a convective line moving into San Luis Obispo County from the ocean. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande, Nipomo, Cambria, Grover Beach, Baywood-Los Osos, Cayucos, Shell Beach, Avila Beach, Diablo Canyon and Oceano. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 Advisory
Issued: 6:25 PM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following county, San Luis Obispo. * WHEN...Until 200 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Minor rock and mudslides possible across steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1024 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Minor rock and mudslides possible across steep terrain. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Carrizo Plain. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 8:33 AM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Coasts and Valleys of Southwest California. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM PST this evening. * 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. Secure outdoor objects. &&
Local Radar