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State: CA Total alerts: 10 Updated: Sep 28, 2026 4:01pm PDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Area
Mohave, AZ; San Bernardino, CA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 28 at 3:47PM PDT until September 28 at 4:30PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

SVRVEF The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Mohave County in northwestern Arizona... San Bernardino County in southern California... * Until 430 PM PDT /430 PM MST/. * At 347 PM PDT /347 PM MST/, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 6 miles west of Laughlin to 6 miles west of Highway 95 And I-40, or along a line from 6 miles west of Laughlin to 20 miles southwest of Laughlin, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Bullhead City, Needles, Highway 95 And I-40, Mojave Ranch Estates, Mohave Valley, Mesquite Creek, Arizona Village and Willow Valley.

Flood Watch

Area
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave; Lake Mead - AZ side; Lake Mohave - AZ side; San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley; Southern Clark County; Lake Mead - NV side; Lake Mohave - NV side
Flood Watch issued September 28 at 3:24PM PDT until September 29 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, including the following areas, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave, Lake Mead - AZ side and Lake Mohave - AZ side, southeast California, including the following area, San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley, and southern Nevada, including the following areas, Lake Mead - NV side, Lake Mohave - NV side and Southern Clark County. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms capable of producing flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Lake Wind Advisory

Area
Kern River Valley
Lake Wind Advisory issued September 28 at 2:32PM PDT until September 28 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * WHERE...Kern River Valley, including Lake Isabella. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

Flash Flood Warning

Area
San Bernardino, CA; Clark, NV
Flash Flood Warning issued September 28 at 2:31PM PDT until September 28 at 6:30PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

FFWVEF The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... San Bernardino County in southern California... South Central Clark County in southern Nevada... * Until 630 PM PDT. * At 231 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain between Searchlight in far southern Nevada and Essex in California. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly as thunderstorms continue to develop eastward through the afternoon. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Searchlight, Cal-Nev-Ari, Highway 95 And I-40 and Essex.

High Surf Advisory

Area
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands; Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches
High Surf Advisory issued September 28 at 1:28PM PDT until September 29 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Moderate flooding of sea water is likely over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate to locally significant beach erosion is likely. Very localized damage possible to most vulnerable areas. 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...Areas of most concern are Avalon, Long Beach (Peninsula and Belmont Shore). While the surf will likely be smaller than Marie (from earlier this month), the lingering erosion effects enhance the vulnerabilities for locally more significant coastal flooding.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands; Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 28 at 1:28PM PDT until September 29 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Moderate flooding of sea water is likely over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate to locally significant beach erosion is likely. Very localized damage possible to most vulnerable areas. 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...Areas of most concern are Avalon, Long Beach (Peninsula and Belmont Shore). While the surf will likely be smaller than Marie (from earlier this month), the lingering erosion effects enhance the vulnerabilities for locally more significant coastal flooding.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 28 at 1:28PM PDT until September 30 at 4:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves of 3 to 5 feet. Minor tidal overflows possible, especially Monday and Tuesday. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * 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. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas (including Santa Barbara Harbor). Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locally moderate coastal flooding impacts possible but unlikely for areas such as Santa Barbara Harbor. These impacts may include moderate flooding of sea water over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Additionally, locally moderate beach erosion is possible.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 28 at 11:44AM PDT until September 30 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected due to the combination of high tides and elevated surf. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through 5 AM today. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 AM today to 5 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding and minor coastal erosion expected during high tides. Additionally, elevated surf will lead to strong rip currents. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated surf of 3-5 feet expected. Local sets to 7 feet on south-facing beaches. Morning high tides are expected to peak between 6.8 and 7.1 feet through Wednesday, highest on Tuesday morning. These tide predictions have been corrected to reflect current trends in actual tide observations.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
San Francisco; North Bay Interior Valleys; San Francisco Bay Shoreline; Northern Monterey Bay; Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 28 at 10:39AM PDT until October 1 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Up to 1.2 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, and Monterey Bay. * WHEN...Now through 5 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. High tides will result in flooding along coastal trails, cut off access to some low- lying beaches and coastal areas, and bring water and waves farther up the beach than typical. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.0 ft above normal (6.87 ft MLLW) at 12:57 PM Monday 9/28, 1.2 ft above normal (7.01 ft MLLW) at 1:30 PM Tuesday 9/29, 1.2 ft above normal (7.03 ft MLLW) at 2:10 PM Wednesday 9/30, and 1.1 ft above normal (6.92 ft MLLW) at 2:58 PM Thursday 10/01. These predictions include up to 0.7 ft of 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.

Wind Advisory

Area
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; Southern Ventura County Mountains; Northern Ventura County Mountains; Interstate 5 Corridor
Wind Advisory issued September 27 at 1:15PM PDT until September 29 at 6:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 30 to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor, Northern Ventura County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range, and Southern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM Monday to 6 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

SAFETY and DATA MESSAGE

When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, the storm may produce damaging winds, large hail, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain. In some cases, heavy rainfall produced by a severe storm can also lead to flash flooding. Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

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 Anaheim.

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For more official information about severe storms and how to stay safe, visit the National Weather Service's Severe Thunderstorm Safety page. We encourage you to also monitor Excessive Rainfall Forecasts on their Weather Prediction Center website.

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