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Wind Advisory
Issued: 2:54 PM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South to southeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 35 to 55 mph likely. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon. * 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. &&
Flood Advisory
Issued: 1:48 PM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Residual flooding is expected to continue tonight. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following county, Los Angeles. * WHEN...Until 1000 AM PST. * IMPACTS...Residual flooding will likely continue tonight. especially in low-lying areas. In addition, there will be an ongoing threat of rock slides and mud slides, especially in canyon roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 545 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated rain coverage decreasing in coverage and intensity. However, residual flooding of low-lying areas is likely to continue through the night due to the earlier heavy rains. Heed any remaining road closures. In addition, there will likely be additional shower activity tonight which could prompt additional flooding concerns, as well as the threat of rock slides and mud slides. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Long Beach, Thousand Oaks, Malibu, Inglewood, Culver City, Downtown Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Hermosa Beach, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Venice, Redondo Beach, Santa Monica, Rancho Palos Verdes, Alhambra, Encino and Whittier. - 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. Be aware of rock slides, mudslides, and possibly debris flows. &&
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. &&
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 is expected. Very heavy rains that occurred earlier in the mountains continue resulting in water drainage into the Antelope Valley, causing flooding even where it is not raining. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following county, Los Angeles. * 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, significant flooding was already occurring in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Lake Los Angeles, Palmdale, Lancaster, Quartz Hill, Pearblossom, Llano, Littlerock, Lake Palmdale, Valyermo, Desert View Highlands, Saddleback Butte State Park, Highway 138 between Llano and the San Bernardino County line and Highway 138 between Quail Lake and Lancaster. - Additional rounds of heavy rain on Christmas Day will worsen the flooding risk. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid flooded roads. Be aware of rock slides, mudslides, and possibly debris flows. &&
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. &&
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 10 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * 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. &&
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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