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Flood Watch
Issued: 5:31 AM Dec. 23, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON 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 Tuesday afternoon 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. Mud and debris flow are possible near and in burn scars, including the Airport, Bridge and Line burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An Atmospheric River will bring widespread moderate to heavy rain to the region late Tuesday through Wednesday. Showers could begin to develop as early as Tuesday evening, especially in the eastern San Gabriel Mountains. Heaviest and most widespread rain is expected Wednesday morning for the northwest portion of the forecast area and then spreading southeast through the day. 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 ft 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. &&
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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 9:21 PM Dec. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 1 PM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and combined seas 6 to 11 ft possible when conditions are worst. * WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of southwest California. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 1 PM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Potentially strong winds may 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 consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and combined seas. &&
Gale Watch
Issued: 9:21 PM Dec. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 1 PM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and combined seas 6 to 11 ft possible when conditions are worst. * WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of southwest California. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 1 PM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Potentially strong winds may 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 consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and combined seas. &&
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