Active Weather Alerts
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 9:15 AM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN VENTURA COUNTY THROUGH 200 AM PST... At 115 AM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near La Conchita, or 10 miles northwest of Ventura, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. While not immediately likely, a weak brief tornado is possible. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Lake Casitas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN; MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 8:59 AM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Santa Barbara County in southwestern California... West Central Ventura County in southwestern California... * Until 600 AM PST. * At 1259 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain training over the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Rain rates of up to 0.50 inches per hour have been observed. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Rockslides and mudslides possible. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Northeastern Montecito, Carpinteria, Rincon Point, La Conchita, Summerland, Old Man Mountain and Lake Casitas. 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. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. && FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
Special Marine Warning
Issued: 7:34 AM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in OXNARD has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island... Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands... Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands... Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands... * Until 130 AM PST. * At 1134 PM PST, showers capable of producing waterspouts was located 23 nm southwest of Anacapa Island, or 25 nm southeast of Santa Rosa Island, moving northeast at 15 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... West Point Santa Cruz Island... Point Mugu... Anacapa Island... Rincon Point... Ventura Harbor... San Nicolas Island... and Santa Rosa Island. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately. && WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE; HAIL...0.00IN; WIND...>34KTS
Flood Advisory
Issued: 5:32 AM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following county, Southern Ventura. * WHEN...Until 600 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 930 PM PST, Doppler radar indicated moderate to heavy showers developing over the advisory area. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Ventura, Camarillo, Moorpark, Santa Paula, Port Hueneme, Newbury Park, Point Mugu, Point Mugu State Park, Ventura Harbor, La Conchita, Rincon Point, Oak Park, El Rio, Somis, Naval Base Ventura County, Silver Strand Beach and Solimar Beach. - 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 4:37 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. &&
Flood Warning
Issued: 1:30 AM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST THURSDAY... ...REPLACES FLASH FLOOD WARNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following counties, Central and Northern Los Angeles, Central and Northern Ventura, and East-Central Santa Barbara. * WHEN...Until 600 AM PST Thursday. * 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 530 PM 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. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 1:30 AM 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...The following counties... Los Angeles. Ventura. Santa Barbara. San Luis Obispo. * 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. &&
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.
Wind Advisory
Issued: 8:19 PM Dec. 23, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South to southeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 35 to 55 mph likely. * WHERE...Most coastal and valley areas of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. There will be the risk of downed trees, especially considering the very wet soils that will occur this week. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
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