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Gale Watch
Issued: 10:15 PM Feb. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and combined seas 6 to 9 ft possible when conditions are worst. * WHERE...Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Potentially strong winds may create dangerous sea conditions which could capsize or damage small and large vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and combined seas. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 7:33 PM Feb. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 8 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph expected, locally up to 45 mph possible. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas, San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Diego County Coastal Areas, San Diego County Valleys, and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 8 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be strongest with the passage of the cold front. The front is currently expected to pass through Orange County/Inland Empire early Monday afternoon and San Diego County late Monday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 7:08 PM Feb. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet, with sets to 13 feet. Minor coastal flooding will also be a threat. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. High rip current risk. Minor tidal overflow into parking lots and boardwalks also possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf will peak Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol, flags and signs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. &&
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