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Location: Aptos, CA
Elevation: 161ft
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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 11:53 AM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, southwest
winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft
expected.

* WHERE...Monterey Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PST this
morning. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 3 PM
PST this afternoon.

* 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.

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Gale Warning
Issued: 11:53 AM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, southwest
winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft
expected.

* WHERE...Monterey Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PST this
morning. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 3 PM
PST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 5:33 AM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Up to 1.5 ft of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.

* WHERE...Monterey Bay.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the Monterey tidal gauge, high tide is
expected to be 1.2 ft above normal (6.6 ft MLLW) at 9:46 AM
Tuesday These prediction include up to 1.0 ft of storm surge
that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

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