Imperial Beach Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Imperial Beach.

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Beach Hazards Statement issued June 8 at 2:39AM PDT until June 11 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...South swell from 190 degrees with a period of 18 to 19 seconds will generate surf of 4 to 7 feet with sets up to 8 feet. High rip current risk. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions and a high rip current risk. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm and do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest surf will be at south-facing beaches and peak Tuesday and Wednesday. Swell and surf will slowly subside beginning Thursday with a shorter period, but will remain elevated into Friday.

Wind Advisory issued June 8 at 2:36AM PDT until June 9 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * 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, but are not limited to, State Routes 14, 58, and 178, as well as U.S. 395.

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 8 at 1:31AM PDT until June 11 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet on south facing beaches. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet on south facing beaches. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 8 at 1:31AM PDT until June 11 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet on south facing beaches. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.

Lake Wind Advisory issued June 8 at 12:41AM PDT until June 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 40 mph for Stampede Reservoir, Lake Davis, Antelope Lake, and Eagle Lake. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

Lake Wind Advisory issued June 8 at 12:41AM PDT until June 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and waves 1 to 3 feet for Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

Wind Advisory issued June 7 at 6:10PM PDT until June 9 at 12:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...From 5 PM Monday to midnight PDT Monday Night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued June 7 at 6:10PM PDT until June 9 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor. * WHEN...From 9 PM Monday to 10 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Fire Weather Watch issued June 7 at 10:06AM PDT until June 11 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon. * Winds...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts 30 to 40 mph, strongest along the far western Sacramento Valley. * Humidity...Daytime minimum humidities of 9 to 15%; Overnight maximum relative humidities 25 to 50% * Highest Threat...Along and west of the Interstate 5 corridor in the Sacramento Valley. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. Outdoor burning is not recommended