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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:46 AM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and combined seas 8 to 12 ft possible when conditions are worst. * WHERE...East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island and Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. * 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: 5:46 AM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and combined seas 8 to 12 ft possible when conditions are worst. * WHERE...East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island and Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. * 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. &&
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 1:07 AM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WATERSPOUTS POSSIBLE THROUGH AT LEAST MID-WEEK... A moist and unstable air mass will bring scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms to the coastal waters through at least the middle of this week. Any of this activity will be capable of producing localized gale-force winds and rough seas, dangerous lightning, heavy rainfall with reduced visibility, and waterspouts. The weather systems affecting the region through the middle of this week will be especially conducive for the development of waterspouts, so please use extra caution or consider remaining in port.
Flood Watch
Issued: 9:37 PM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Rock and mud slides are possible near steep terrain. Debris flows are possible on burn scars. * WHERE...Much of southwest California. * WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding is possible. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of low-lying and flood-prone locations, including creeks and streams. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms are possible overnight tonight with locally heavy rain at times. - 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. Travel through passes and canyons could become dangerous, and be alert for rock slides and mud slides. Follow the direction of Emergency Management and Law Enforcement officials. &&
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 8:16 PM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet, with local sets to 15 feet possible on Wednesday, and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday. * 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 coastal flooding possible around mid- morning and late-evening times of high tide on Tuesday and Wednesday. 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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