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Gale Warning


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
216 PM PDT Tue May 26 2026

PZZ673-676-270530-
/O.CAN.KLOX.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-260526T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KLOX.GL.W.0015.260526T2116Z-260527T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KLOX.SC.Y.0084.260527T1000Z-260527T1600Z/
Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm
including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands-
Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to
60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands-
216 PM PDT Tue May 26 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  combined seas 10 to 15 ft when conditions are worst.

* WHERE...Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and
  westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands and
  Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to
  60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM PDT Wednesday. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
216 PM PDT Tue May 26 2026

PZZ655-270530-
/O.EXT.KLOX.SC.Y.0084.260527T0000Z-260527T1000Z/
Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa
Catalina and Anacapa Islands-
216 PM PDT Tue May 26 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* WHERE...Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA
  including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
216 PM PDT Tue May 26 2026

PZZ673-676-270530-
/O.CAN.KLOX.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-260526T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KLOX.GL.W.0015.260526T2116Z-260527T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KLOX.SC.Y.0084.260527T1000Z-260527T1600Z/
Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm
including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands-
Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to
60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands-
216 PM PDT Tue May 26 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  combined seas 10 to 15 ft when conditions are worst.

* WHERE...Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and
  westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands and
  Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to
  60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM PDT Wednesday. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
159 PM PDT Tue May 26 2026

PZZ745-270500-
/O.CON.KSGX.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260527T2000Z/
Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border Extending 10 to
60 nm out including San Clemente Island-
159 PM PDT Tue May 26 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 8 ft. West wind gusts up to 25 kts.

* WHERE...Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border
  Extending 10 to 60 nm out including San Clemente Island.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds and highest seas will be
  around San Clemente Island.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
234 PM PDT Tue May 26 2026

CAZ381>383-270500-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-260527T0700Z/
Western Antelope Valley Foothills-Eastern Antelope Valley
Foothills-Antelope Valley-
Including the cities of Lake Los Angeles, Pearblossom, Elizabeth
Lake, Llano, Palmdale, Lake Palmdale, Valyermo, and Lancaster
234 PM PDT Tue May 26 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Antelope Valley, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, and
  Western Antelope Valley Foothills.

* WHEN...Until midnight PDT tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
100 PM PDT Tue May 26 2026

CAZ562-271100-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0017.260526T2200Z-260528T1200Z/
Imperial County Southwest-
Including the cities of Mountain Spring
100 PM PDT Tue May 26 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger
  vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured
  objects may become airborne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and
40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles.

In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly
lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust
or blowing sand. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
100 PM PDT Tue May 26 2026

CAZ566-567-271000-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0017.260527T0000Z-260527T1000Z/
Imperial County West-Imperial Valley-
Including the cities of Calexico, Salton City, El Centro,
Brawley, Winona, Plaster City, Coolidge Springs, Alamorio,
Ocotillo, and Coyote Wells
100 PM PDT Tue May 26 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM
PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Western Imperial County, and Imperial Valley.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger
  vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured
  objects may become airborne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and
40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles.

In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly
lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust
or blowing sand. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1202 PM PDT Tue May 26 2026

CAZ056-058-062-065-270515-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0020.260526T2200Z-260528T1200Z/
Riverside County Mountains-San Diego County Mountains-San Diego
County Deserts-San Gorgonio Pass near Banning-
Including the cities of Borrego Springs and Desert Hot Springs
1202 PM PDT Tue May 26 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Riverside County Mountains, San Diego County Deserts, San
  Diego County Mountains, and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1202 PM PDT Tue May 26 2026

CAZ060-270515-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0020.260526T2200Z-260527T0700Z/
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
Including the cities of Apple Valley, Adelanto, Victorville,
Southern California Logistics Airport, and Hesperia
1202 PM PDT Tue May 26 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys.

* WHEN...Until midnight PDT tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

12

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1032 AM PDT Tue May 26 2026

CAZ337>339-270200-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260527T1800Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Mojave Desert Slopes-Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Mojave, Randsburg, California City,
Ridgecrest, Edwards AFB, Inyokern, and Rosamond
1032 AM PDT Tue May 26 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Indian Wells Valley, Mojave Desert, and Mojave Desert
  Slopes.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways Impacted include US Highway 395 and
  State Routes 14, 58, and 178.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
958 AM PDT Tue May 26 2026

CAZ523-271200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.260526T1700Z-260528T1200Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin
958 AM PDT Tue May 26 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest-to-west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Pockets of blowing dust may impact motorists on Interstate 15,
  Interstate 40, and Highway 58.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
958 AM PDT Tue May 26 2026

AZZ570-CAZ524-NVZ015-016-018-020-022-025-271200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.260526T1700Z-260527T1200Z/
Lake Mead - AZ side-Eastern Mojave Desert-Lincoln County-
Northeast Clark County-Sheep Range-Las Vegas Valley-Southern
Clark County-Lake Mead - NV side-
Including the cities of Primm, Panaca, Boulder City, Pioche,
South Cove, Mountain Pass, Baker, Searchlight, Temple Bar, Alamo,
Hiko, Las Vegas, Hoover Dam, Hayford Pk, Mitchell Caverns,
Caliente, Moapa, Mesquite, North Las Vegas, Rachel, Overton,
Henderson, and Cal-Nev-Ari
958 AM PDT Tue May 26 2026 /958 AM MST Tue May 26 2026/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT /5 AM MST/
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Arizona, Lake Mead - AZ side. In California, Eastern
  Mojave Desert. In Nevada, Lincoln County, Lake Mead - NV side, Las
  Vegas Valley, Northeast Clark County, Sheep Range, and Southern
  Clark County.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT /5 AM MST/ Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a pockets of blowing dust may
  develop. Dangerous boating conditions with enhanced wave heights
  expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous
conditions for small craft.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
958 AM PDT Tue May 26 2026

CAZ525-271200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.260526T1700Z-260528T1200Z/
Morongo Basin-
Including the cities of Twentynine Palms, Morongo Valley, and
Yucca Valley
958 AM PDT Tue May 26 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Morongo Basin.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Areas of blowing dust are likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$


Air Quality Alert


CAZ061-271200-
Coachella Valley-
Including the cities of Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City,
Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, and Coachella
242 PM PDT Mon May 25 2026

...AIR QUALITY ALERT DUE TO HARMFUL PARTICLE POLLUTION LEVELS FROM
WINDBLOWN DUST...

* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to
  harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust. Visit
  https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air
  quality levels.

* WHERE...The Coachella Valley. Levels of particle pollution can
  vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather
  conditions.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Monday to 5 AM Wednesday.

* IMPACTS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and
  cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and
  lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections.
  Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with
  lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant,
  children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater
  risk.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To protect your health, check air quality levels and act as needed:

    * When Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are "Unhealthy for
      Sensitive Groups" (orange), sensitive groups as specified
      above should limit extended or intense outdoor activity.
    * When AQI is "Unhealthy" (red), everyone may experience health
      impacts. Sensitive groups should avoid extended time outdoors.
    * When AQI is "Very Unhealthy" (purple), sensitive groups should
      avoid all outdoor physical activity. Everyone else should
      avoid extended or intense outdoor activity.
    * When AQI is "Hazardous" (maroon), everyone should avoid all
      outdoor physical activity.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

To help keep indoor air clean when air quality is poor:

    * Keep windows and doors closed
    * Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier
    * Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in
      outside air if you have other methods to stay cool
    * Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles,
      incense, grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden
      equipment

To help minimize outdoor particle pollution levels:

    * Carpool, telecommute, reduce trips, or take public
      transportation
    * Slow down if driving on dirt roads
    * Stabilize loose soils

$$

SS

CAZ562-566-567-280600-
Imperial County Southwest-Imperial County West-Imperial Valley-
Including the cities of Mountain Spring, Coolidge Springs,
Salton City, Winona, Coyote Wells, Ocotillo, Plaster City,
El Centro, Calexico, Alamorio, and Brawley
833 AM PDT Mon May 25 2026

...AIR QUALITY ALERT DUE TO HARMFUL PARTICLE POLLUTION LEVELS FROM
WINDBLOWN DUST...

* WHAT...The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert
due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust.
Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted
air quality levels.

* WHERE...the Imperial Valley. Levels of particle pollution can vary
by time and location depending on emissions and local weather
conditions.

* WHEN...from 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2026 to 11:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

* IMPACTS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and
cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung
disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone
can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or
heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and
those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To protect your health, check air quality levels and act as needed:

* When Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are "Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups" (orange), sensitive groups as specified
above should limit extended or intense outdoor activity.
* When AQI is "Unhealthy" (red), everyone may experience health
impacts. Sensitive groups should avoid extended time outdoors.
* When AQI is "Very Unhealthy" (purple), sensitive groups should
avoid all outdoor physical activity. Everyone else should
avoid extended or intense outdoor activity.
* When AQI is "Hazardous" (maroon), everyone should avoid all
outdoor physical activity.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

To help keep indoor air clean when air quality is poor:

* Keep windows and doors closed
* Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier
* Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in
outside air if you have other methods to stay cool
* Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles,
incense, grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden
equipment

To help minimize outdoor particle pollution levels:

* Carpool, telecommute, reduce trips, or take public
transportation
* Slow down if driving on dirt roads
* Stabilize loose soils

$$

U.S. Dept. of Commerce
NOAA National Weather Service
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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