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High Wind Warning
Issued: 2:54 PM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 30 to 50 mph with isolated gusts
up to 60 mph likely.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest California.

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds are likely with this powerful Atmospheric
River storm, with widespread downed trees and powerlines likely,
as well as the potential for power outages and property damage.
Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Mountain roadways and passes will be especially dangerous,
including the busy Interstate 5 near the Grapevine. The
combination of strong winds and moist soils will increase the risk
for downed trees.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

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Flood Advisory
Issued: 1:48 PM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following
county, Santa Barbara.

* WHEN...Until 1000 AM PST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rock slides and mud slides, along with minor debris flows.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 545 AM PST, Moderate to heavy showers are re-developing
over the Pacific Waters off the Santa Barbara South Coast
were spreading northeast and will continue to do so through
the evening and overnight hours. This activity will have the
potential to worsen any ongoing flooding
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Lompoc, Santa Ynez, Point Conception, Solvang, Vandenberg
Space Force Base, Los Alamos, Highway 101 through Gaviota
State Park, Refugio State Beach, El Capitan State Beach,
Orcutt, Isla Vista, Cuyama, Goleta, Buellton, Sisquoc,
Figueroa Mountain, Lake Cachuma, Vandenberg Village, Highway
154 over San Marcos Pass and Mission Hills.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rorke

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Flood Advisory
Issued: 1:48 PM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following
county, Santa Barbara.

* WHEN...Until 1000 AM PST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
There will be the potential for additional rock slides and mud
slides, along with minor debris flows.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 545 AM PST, Moderate to heavy showers are re-developing
over the Pacific Waters off the Santa Barbara South Coast
were spreading northeast and will continue to do so through
the evening and overnight hours. This activity will have the
potential to worsen any ongoing flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria, Summerland, Isla
Vista, Rincon Point, Goleta, Mission Canyon, Hope Ranch,
Santa Barbara Airport, Highway 154 over San Marcos Pass and
Lake Cachuma.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Flood Warning
Issued: 1:48 PM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following
counties, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Ventura.

* WHEN...Until 1000 AM PST.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Several
structures are flooded. Numerous roads remain closed due to
flooding. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from
earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and
may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing
water. It will take several hours for all the water from the
earlier rain to work through local drainage systems in urban
areas. Local media have reported water rescues.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 545 AM PST, widespread flooding, rock slides, and mud
slides were ongoing.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Simi Valley, Fillmore, Acton, Ojai, Wrightwood, Santa
Clarita, Chatsworth, Northridge, Woodland Hills, Van Nuys,
Encino, North Hollywood, Burbank, Universal City, Beverly
Hills, Hollywood, Griffith Park, Lancaster, Palmdale and
Pasadena.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid flooded roads. Be aware of rock slides, mudslides, and
possibly debris flows.

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Flood Watch
Issued: 1:48 PM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Significant and widespread flooding caused by excessive
rainfall will be likely, with potential debris flow impacts across
recent burn scars.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following
areas, Antelope Valley, Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Catalina and
Santa Barbara Islands, Central Ventura County Valleys, Cuyama
Valley, 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, San Luis Obispo County Beaches, San
Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast, San Luis Obispo County
Interior Valleys, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Barbara
County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Inland Central
Coast, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Barbara
County Southeastern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern
Coast, Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Lucia Mountains, Santa Susana
Mountains, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, Santa Ynez
Mountains Western Range, Santa Ynez Valley, Southeastern Ventura
County Valleys, Southern Salinas Valley, 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 Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Mud and debris flows will be possible across foothill and mountain
areas, including recent burn scars.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- This prolonged strong Atmospheric River storm system  will
bring periods of heavy rain through late this week. Potential
flooding impacts include the threat of significant and
widespread urban roadway flooding, a high risk of major rock
and mud slides, and rapid rises in creeks, streams, and
rivers which will likely lead to swift water rescues. The
recent burn scars will be at risk for debris flows, possibly
damaging. These flooding impacts will likely lead to
significant travel delays and road closures during this busy
holiday travel period.
- 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.

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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 9:39 AM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of southwest
California.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Friday.

* 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.

&&

High Surf Advisory
Issued: 5:25 PM Dec. 24, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet with dangerous rip
currents.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa
Barbara County Southeastern Coast.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor to potentially isolated moderate
coastal flooding for south-facing beaches especially during
high tides. This is expected to occur through Thursday due to
strong southerly winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 5:23 PM Dec. 24, 2025 – National Weather Service
...DANGEROUS MARINE CONDITIONS ACROSS THE COASTAL WATERS OF
SOUTHWEST CALIFORNIA THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING DUE TO WIDESPREAD
GALE FORCE WINDS WITH ASSOCIATED STEEP SEAS AND THREAT OF
THUNDERSTORMS AND ISOLATED WATERSPOUTS...

A powerful Atmospheric River storm system will bring dangerous
marine conditions to the coastal waters through Thursday evening.
Widespread gale force south to southeast winds will persist into
Wednesday, with another round of Gale force winds possible on
Thursday.

The strong winds will bring dangerous and very steep, choppy
seas. The storm will also bring the threat of thunderstorms, some
of which could be strong, with locally damaging winds. Conditions
are also favorable for isolated waterspouts.

Monitor NOAA Weather Radio for the latest information, forecasts,
and warnings. This will likely be a dangerous storm and mariners
should exercise extreme caution and are urged to remain in safe
harbor for the duration of the storm.

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