Avila Beach Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Flood Advisory issued October 22 at 6:48PM PDT until October 22 at 8:30PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Northeastern Merced County in central California... * WHEN...Until 830 PM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 645 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen so far. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. The California Highway Patrol has reported roadway flooding near Merced. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Merced and Planada. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued October 22 at 2:07PM PDT until October 22 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central California, including the following areas, Bakersfield, Buena Vista, Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5, Frazier Mountain Communities, Grapevine, Indian Wells Valley, Kern River Valley, Mojave Desert, Mojave Desert Slopes, Piute Walker Basin, South End San Joaquin Valley, Tehachapi and West Side Mountains South of 198. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this 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. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Lake Wind Advisory issued October 22 at 1:58PM PDT until October 24 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and waves 2 to 4 feet for Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 8 PM Friday to 8 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

Flood Watch issued October 22 at 11:36AM PDT until October 23 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Northeastern Lassen County and Surprise valley in California, and northern Washoe County and northwestern Pershing County in Nevada. The watch area includes the Biscar and S1-Vya burn scars. * WHEN...Through 5 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Small creeks and streams may flood rural roads. Increased sediment transport from burn scars may clog culverts and ditches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Storm total rainfall of 0.5 to 1.5 inches, locally 2 inches or more, is possible through through early Friday. Heavier rain this afternoon and evening may briefly exceed 0.5 inch per hour. Runoff may linger overnight. - Vulnerable locations include remote ranches within and near the Biscar and S1-Vya burn scars, downstream drainages, and culverts along US-395 from Stoney Creek Road north to Rye Patch Road. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Air Quality Alert issued October 22 at 7:36AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

* 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...Thursday, October 22, 2026 until 11:00 PM. * 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.

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 Avila Beach.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.