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Flood Advisory
Issued: 10:51 AM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by moderate to locally heavy rainfall
continues. Rainfall rates between 0.25 and 0.45 inch per hour have
been observed, so far.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following
county, western Los Angeles.

* WHEN...Until 815 AM PST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Ponding of water
in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 248 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated moderate to locally
heavy rain falling across the advisory areas. Minor flooding
is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area.
- Minor mud and debris flows may occur on recent burn scars,
including the Franklin, Palisades, Canyon, and Hawk burn
scars.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Malibu, Santa Clarita, Northridge, Van Nuys, Encino, Woodland
Hills, Burbank, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Agoura Hills, Santa
Monica, and Culver City.
- 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 Advisory
Issued: 10:47 AM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following
county, eastern Los Angeles.

* WHEN...Until 845 AM PST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Ponding of water
in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 245 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the
advisory area.
- Minor mud and debris flows may occur on recent burn scars,
including the Bridge and Eaton burn scars.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Long Beach, Alhambra, Pasadena, West Covina, Whittier,
Glendora, Downtown Los Angeles, San Dimas, Burbank, Pomona,
Hollywood, Inglewood, Torrance, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa
Beach, and Redondo Beach.
- 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.

&&



Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 10:45 AM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* WHERE...Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA
including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
for more.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 10:35 AM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
elevated surf expected. Minor coastal overflows possible due
to abnormally high tides between 6.7 and 7.5 feet and gusty
southerly winds.

* WHERE...Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis
Obispo County beaches.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at
beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal
ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No
significant damage is expected. There is an increased risk of
ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out
to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and
capsize small boats nearshore.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides are expected between 5 am
and 9 am today, shifting to between 7 am and 11 am by Sunday.
There is a moderate chance for Coastal Flood Advisories and/or
High Surf Advisories to be issued for this weekend as another
storm system may generate strong winds accompanied by a larger
swell.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

Flood Watch
Issued: 8:17 AM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following
areas, Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Central Ventura County Valleys,
Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, Eastern San Fernando Valley,
Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains
Recreational Area, Interstate 5 Corridor, Lake Casitas, Los
Angeles County Beaches, Los Angeles County Inland Coast including
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley,
Malibu Coast, Northern Ventura County Mountains, Ojai Valley,
Palos Verdes Hills, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa
Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Santa Barbara County
Southwestern Coast, Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Susana Mountains,
Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, Santa Ynez Mountains Western
Range, Southeastern Ventura County Valleys, Southern Ventura
County Mountains, Ventura County Beaches, Ventura County Inland
Coast, Western Antelope Valley Foothills, Western San Fernando
Valley, Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor and
Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded. Debris flow are possible near recent
burn scars. There is a high risk of rock and mudslides in the
canyons.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A strong winter storm will bring moderate to heavy rainfall
to the area Wednesday night and Thursday. Given the
antecedent conditions from last week's rain, the forecast
rainfall totals and intensities could generate some
significant hydrologic impacts.
- 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.

&&

Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 6:48 PM Dec. 31, 2025 – National Weather Service
...CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS LATE NEW YEARS EVE THROUGH NEW YEARS
DAY...

A moist and unstable air mass will bring a chance of
thunderstorms to the coastal waters late December 31, 2025
through January 1, 2026, including the immediate coasts of
Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo
counties.

Any thunderstorm that forms will be capable of producing locally
gale force winds and rough seas, dangerous lightning, heavy
rainfall with reduced visibility, and waterspouts.

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