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Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 2:42 PM Jan. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Up to 2.5 ft of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.

* WHERE...Pacific Coast from Sonoma County to Monterey County
including the Monterey Bay.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high
tide is expected to be:
2.2 ft above normal (8.0 ft MLLW) at 9:34 AM Friday 1/2
2.5 ft above normal (8.3 ft MLLW) at 10:26 AM Saturday 1/3
1.9 ft above normal (7.7 ft MLLW) at 11:18 AM Sunday 1/4
These predictions include up to 1.3 feet of storm surge that
will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High
tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the
Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.

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.

&&

Wind Advisory
Issued: 1:45 PM Jan. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 1 PM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.

* WHERE...The Central Coast, The Salinas and Carmel Valleys and
Hollister Area, The Marin Hills, Western Sonoma County Hills,
The Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco, North Bay Interior
Mountains, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National
Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, and East Bay Hills.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 1 PM PST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

Gale Warning
Issued: 10:21 AM Jan. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM
PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 20
kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, southeast
winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...Monterey Bay.

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

* 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.

&&

Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 10:21 AM Jan. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM
PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 20
kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, southeast
winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...Monterey Bay.

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

* 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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