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High Surf Advisory
Issued: 9:33 AM Dec. 23, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with local sets to 9
feet, highest for south-facing beaches.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County
Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor tidal overflow and coastal flooding
possible for south-facing beaches through Wednesday, especially
during high tides, due to strong southerly winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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Flood Watch
Issued: 9:18 AM Dec. 23, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of Southwest California, including the following
areas, Apple and Lucerne Valleys, Coachella Valley, Orange County
Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas, Riverside County
Mountains, San Bernardino County Mountains, San Bernardino and
Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Gorgonio Pass near
Banning and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills.

* WHEN...From late this evening through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An Atmospheric River will bring widespread moderate to heavy
rain to the region late tonight through Wednesday. Showers
could begin to develop as early as this afternoon, especially
in the San Bernardino County mountains. The heaviest and most
widespread rain is expected Wednesday morning through
evening. Peak rainfall rates of 0.50 to 1 inch per hour are
expected. There is a potential for locally heavier hourly
rainfall rates to develop with convection embedded in the
main rain band or in thunderstorms after the main band
passes. Scattered locally heavy showers could continue into
Thursday but impacts from any additional rain are expected to
be more localized.

Snow levels are expected to remain above 8000 feet during
period of heaviest precipitation bringing a heightened risk
of mud slides, debris flow, and areas of flash flooding in
the San Bernardino county mountains.
- https://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.

Be alert in the mountains for rockslides and rocks in the road.

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Gale Warning
Issued: 9:11 AM Dec. 23, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
combined seas 6 to 11 ft expected when conditions are worst.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to
1 PM PST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this
afternoon to 1 PM 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.

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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 9:11 AM Dec. 23, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
combined seas 6 to 11 ft expected when conditions are worst.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to
1 PM PST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this
afternoon to 1 PM 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.

&&

Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 3:32 AM Dec. 23, 2025 – National Weather Service
...DANGEROUS MARINE CONDITIONS ACROSS THE COASTAL WATERS OF
SOUTHWEST CALIFORNIA TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING
DUE TO WIDESPREAD GALE TO STORM 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 Tuesday afternoon through
Thursday evening. Widespread Gale force south to southeast winds
are expected to overspread the coastal waters Tuesday afternoon
into Tuesday night, and persist into Wednesday, with another round
of Gale force winds possible on Thursday. Storm force winds will
be likely for the coastal waters north of Point Conception on
Tuesday night. 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.

Wind Advisory
Issued: 2:38 AM Dec. 23, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph expected.

* 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 3 AM to 10 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds for Orange County and the
Inland Empire will be in the morning to early afternoon. Strongest
winds for San Diego county will be mid to late morning into the
evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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