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Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
103 PM PST Tue Dec 30 2025

PZZ650-655-310500-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0194.000000T0000Z-251231T0500Z/
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-
103 PM PST Tue Dec 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* 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...Until 9 PM PST this evening.

* 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.

&&

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Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
223 PM PST Tue Dec 30 2025

CAZ335-310630-
/O.EXT.KHNX.WI.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-260101T0300Z/
Grapevine-
Including the cities of Lebec and Grapevine
223 PM PST Tue Dec 30 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Grapevine along I-5 to Tejon Pass.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

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KM


Winter Storm Watch


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1257 PM PST Tue Dec 30 2025

CAZ072-073-NVZ002-010000-
/O.NEW.KREV.WS.A.0013.260103T0000Z-260104T1800Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Mono County-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Markleeville, Truckee,
Bridgeport, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Mammoth Lakes, Lee
Vining, Coleville, Stateline, and Tahoe City
1257 PM PST Tue Dec 30 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 7000
  feet and up to 12 inches below 7000 feet. Sierra crest ridgetops
  could see gusts as high as 100 mph.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, and Mono County.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
  Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

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JC


Flood Watch


Flood Watch
National Weather Service San Diego CA
737 PM PST Tue Dec 30 2025

CAZ048-055-057-552-554-311415-
/O.CON.KSGX.FA.A.0008.260101T0600Z-260102T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-San
Bernardino County Mountains-Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-
Orange County Coastal Areas-Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of Crestline, Fontana, Big Bear City, Lake
Arrowhead, Anaheim, Riverside, Fullerton, Ontario, San Clemente,
Corona, Rancho Cucamonga, Costa Mesa, San Bernardino, Irvine,
Mission Viejo, Big Bear Lake, Moreno Valley, Garden Grove,
Orange, Huntington Beach, Wrightwood, Laguna Beach, Newport
Beach, Running Springs, and Santa Ana
737 PM PST Tue Dec 30 2025

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of Southwest California, including the following
  areas, Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas,
  San Bernardino County Mountains, San Bernardino and Riverside
  County Valleys-The Inland Empire and Santa Ana Mountains and
  Foothills.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday 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. Low-water
  crossings may be flooded. Minor flooding and debris flows possible
  in and below recent burn scars.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - A warm low pressure system from the southwest will bring
    periods of moderate to locally heavy precipitation Wednesday
    night through Thursday evening. Most of the heavy showers are
    likely to occur Thursday morning. High soil moisture from
    last week`s heavy rainfall and will exacerbate the flooding
    threat in the watch area.
  - 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.

&&

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SS

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Hanford CA
138 PM PST Tue Dec 30 2025

.A very warm Pacific storm for this time of year, will move onshore,
producing rainfall into the mountains and deserts of southern and
eastern Kern County.

CAZ333>339-310945-
/O.NEW.KHNX.FA.A.0014.260101T0600Z-260102T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Piute Walker Basin-Tehachapi-Grapevine-Frazier Mountain
Communities-Indian Wells Valley-Mojave Desert Slopes-Mojave
Desert-
Including the cities of California City, Tehachapi, Rosamond,
Mojave, Lebec, Ridgecrest, Randsburg, Inyokern, Frazier Park,
Grapevine, and Edwards AFB
138 PM PST Tue Dec 30 2025

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central California, including the following
  areas, Borel Burn Scar, Havilah, Frazier Mountain Communities,
  Pine Mountain Club, Mt. Pinos, Indian Wells Valley, Mojave Desert,
  Mojave Desert Slopes, Piute Walker Basin and Tehachapi.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Communities damaged from last week`s heavy rainfall are
  very susceptible to additional impacts. Excessive runoff may
  result in flooding of roads and low-lying, flood-prone locations.
  Low-water crossings may be flooded. Debris flows are possible near
  burn scars. Rock and mudslides may occur. Extensive street
  flooding is possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and
  could flood with more heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

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KM

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1126 AM PST Tue Dec 30 2025

CAZ088-349>358-362-366>382-548-311400-
/O.NEW.KLOX.FA.A.0011.260101T0600Z-260102T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Santa Clarita Valley-Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-Santa Ynez Mountains
Western Range-Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range-Santa Barbara
County Interior Mountains-Ventura County Beaches-Ventura County
Inland Coast-Lake Casitas-Ojai Valley-Central Ventura County
Valleys-Malibu Coast-Los Angeles County Beaches-Palos Verdes
Hills-Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los
Angeles-Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-Eastern
Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-Calabasas and Agoura
Hills-Western San Fernando Valley-Eastern San Fernando Valley-
Southeastern Ventura County Valleys-Santa Susana Mountains-
Southern Ventura County Mountains-Northern Ventura County
Mountains-Interstate 5 Corridor-Western San Gabriel Mountains and
Highway 14 Corridor-Eastern San Gabriel Mountains-Western
Antelope Valley Foothills-Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills-Los
Angeles County San Gabriel Valley-
Including the cities of Topatopa Mountains, Refugio State Beach,
Mount Wilson, Wrightwood, Hollywood, Big Pine Mountain, Culver
City, San Gabriel, East Ventura, Gorman, Pomona, Moorpark,
Figueroa Mountain, Santa Barbara, Mill Creek, Simi Valley, Ozena,
Norwalk, Newbury Park, Torrance, Beverly Hills, Piru, Oxnard, The
Angeles Crest Highway, Malibu Lake, Long Beach, Goleta, Oat
Mountain, Downey, La Canada Flintridge, Pasadena, El Capitan
State Beach, Woodland Hills, Northridge, Fillmore, Camarillo,
Sunland, Lake Castaic, Oak View, Westlake Village, Rancho Palos
Verdes, Malibu Bowl, Llano, Warm Springs, San Rafael Mountain,
Lake Palmdale, Acton, Pacific Palisades, Valencia, Mount Baldy,
Newhall, Montecito, Ojai, Meiners Oaks, Thousand Oaks, El Monte,
Port Hueneme, LAX, Compton, Gaviota, Pyramid Lake, Universal
City, Pearblossom, Santa Clarita, Chatsworth, Valyermo, Burbank,
Malibu, Matilija, Montecito Hills, Jalama Beach, Glendale, Van
Nuys, Tejon Pass, Topanga, Elizabeth Lake, Santa Paula, Rose
Valley, East Los Angeles, San Marcos Pass, Redondo Beach, Santa
Monica, Point Mugu, Carpinteria, Ventura, Lockwood Valley, and
Mount Pinos
1126 AM PST Tue Dec 30 2025

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following
  areas, Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Central Ventura County Valleys,
  Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, Eastern San Fernando Valley,
  Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains
  Recreational Area, Interstate 5 Corridor, Lake Casitas, Los
  Angeles County Beaches, Los Angeles County Inland Coast including
  Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley,
  Malibu Coast, Northern Ventura County Mountains, Ojai Valley,
  Palos Verdes Hills, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa
  Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Santa Barbara County
  Southwestern Coast, Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Susana Mountains,
  Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, Santa Ynez Mountains Western
  Range, Southeastern Ventura County Valleys, Southern Ventura
  County Mountains, Ventura County Beaches, Ventura County Inland
  Coast, Western Antelope Valley Foothills, Western San Fernando
  Valley, Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor and
  Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday 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. Low-water
  crossings may be flooded. Debris flow are possible near recent
  burn scars. There is a high risk of rock and mudslides in the
  canyons.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - A strong winter storm will bring moderate to heavy rainfall
    to the area Wednesday night and Thursday. Given the
    antecedent conditions from last week`s rain, the forecast
    rainfall totals and intensities could generate some
    significant hydrologic impacts.
  - 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.

&&

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RAT

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