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Gale Warning
Issued: 4:55 PM Dec. 23, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Monterey Bay. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 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 hazardous conditions. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 1:07 PM Dec. 23, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM PST THIS MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...San Francisco County, San Mateo Peninsula, East Bay, South Bay, and Central Coast * WHEN...From 10 AM PST this morning 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... - A series of atmospheric rivers will result in multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall this week across the Bay Area and Central Coast. An additional 2-4" of rain is expected across the interior with locally higher totals between 4-6" across the Santa Cruz Mountains and up to 8" across the Santa Lucia Range. Flooding potential will increase with each successive round of rain. Sharp rises in smaller creeks and streams are expected with at least some potential for minor flooding in mainstream rivers. - 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: 12:29 PM Dec. 23, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON 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...From 4 PM PST this afternoon through late tonight. * 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. It is recommended to avoid the coast during this time. Never turn your back to the ocean. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 9:28 AM Dec. 23, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Isolated areas along the ridgelines may see a few gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...The East Bay and San Francisco Bay Shoreline, The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills, The Salinas and Carmel Valleys and Hollister Area, Northern Monterey Bay, The Santa Cruz Mountains, Most of San Benito County and the Cholame Hills in Southeast Monterey County, San Francisco, North Bay Interior Mountains, and North Bay Interior Valleys. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 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. Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. &&
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