Active Weather Alerts
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 9:44 PM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...High surf of 4 to 10 feet is expected, with sets as high as 12 feet, highest in San Diego County on Wednesday. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 9:43 PM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and combined seas 8 to 12 ft expected when conditions are worst. * WHERE...East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island and Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM PST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 9 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will 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 alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 9:43 PM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and combined seas 8 to 12 ft expected when conditions are worst. * WHERE...East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island and Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM PST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 9 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will 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 alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 6:26 PM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph expected. Isolated gusts to 55 mph along the coast. * 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 8 PM this evening to 8 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Shallow rooted trees may be uprooted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected late tonight into Wednesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 2:26 PM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WATERSPOUTS POSSIBLE THROUGH AT LEAST MID-WEEK... A moist and unstable air mass will bring scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms to the coastal waters through at least the middle of this week. Any of this activity will be capable of producing localized gale-force winds and rough seas, dangerous lightning, heavy rainfall with reduced visibility, and waterspouts. The weather systems affecting the region through the middle of this week will be especially conducive for the development of waterspouts, so please use extra caution or consider remaining in port.
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