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State: CA Total alerts: 14 Updated: Oct 12, 2026 11:57pm PDT

Freeze Warning

Area
Owens Valley North
Freeze Warning issued October 12 at 11:16PM PDT until October 14 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Temperatures between 28 to 32 are expected early Wednesday morning. * WHERE...Northern Owens Valley. * WHEN...From midnight Tuesday Night to 8 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 12 at 9:48PM PDT until October 13 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding due to morning high tides around 7 feet in combination with surf 3-6 feet, with local sets to 7 feet. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads during morning high tides with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest high tide will occur between 10 AM and 11 AM Tuesday. High tide will fall below 7 ft by Wednesday and below 6.5 ft after Thursday's highest high tide.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
North Bay Interior Valleys
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 12 at 9:37PM PDT until October 14 at 4:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Up to 1.1 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Pablo Bay. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. * 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. Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.1 ft above normal (6.90 ft MLLW) at 1:14 PM Tuesday 10/13, and 0.9 ft above normal (6.72 ft MLLW) at 1:46 PM Wednesday 10/14. These predictions include up to 1.0 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.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
San Francisco Bay Shoreline
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 12 at 9:37PM PDT until October 13 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Up to 1.1 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Francisco and Monterey Bays. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Tuesday. * 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 1.1 ft above normal (6.90 ft MLLW) at 1:14 PM Tuesday 10/13. These predictions include up to 1.0 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.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
San Francisco; Northern Monterey Bay; Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 12 at 9:37PM PDT until October 13 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Up to 1.1 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco, Northern Monterey Bay and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying infrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion. Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.1 ft above normal (6.90 ft MLLW) at 1:14 PM Tuesday 10/13. These predictions include up to 1.0 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.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
Ventura County Beaches
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 12 at 8:40PM PDT until October 13 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and elevated surf are expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor to moderate coastal flooding can be expected near times of high tide. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Minor to moderate flooding of sea water is likely around high tide at low-lying beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is possible. The risk for significant damage is very low. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides are expected to peak around 7.1 feet late Tuesday morning.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
Ventura County Beaches
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 12 at 8:40PM PDT until October 13 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and elevated surf are expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor to moderate coastal flooding can be expected near times of high tide. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Minor to moderate flooding of sea water is likely around high tide at low-lying beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is possible. The risk for significant damage is very low. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides are expected to peak around 7.1 feet late Tuesday morning.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 12 at 8:40PM PDT until October 13 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and elevated surf are expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor to moderate coastal flooding can be expected near times of high tide. * WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Minor to moderate flooding of sea water is likely around high tide at low-lying beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is possible. The risk for significant damage is very low. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides are expected to peak around 7.1 to 7.3 feet on Tuesday morning. A Beach Hazards Statement may be issued on future shifts to follow the Coastal Flood Advisory due to minor tidal overflow from continued elevated tides and surf into at least Thursday.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 12 at 8:40PM PDT until October 13 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and elevated surf are expected. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding of sea water is possible around high tide at low-lying beach and harbor areas. Minor beach erosion is possible. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides are expected to peak around 7.1 feet at 11:30 to noon Tuesday morning.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 12 at 8:40PM PDT until October 13 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and elevated surf are expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor to moderate coastal flooding can be expected near times of high tide. * WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Minor to moderate flooding of sea water is likely around high tide at low-lying beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is possible. The risk for significant damage is very low. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides are expected to peak around 7.1 to 7.3 feet on Tuesday morning. A Beach Hazards Statement may be issued on future shifts to follow the Coastal Flood Advisory due to minor tidal overflow from continued elevated tides and surf into at least Thursday.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 12 at 8:40PM PDT until October 13 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Minor to moderate coastal flooding. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands. * WHEN...Until 2 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 beach erosion is likely. Isolated damage is unlikely but possible across the most vulnerable locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides of around 7.5 feet are expected late Tuesday morning. A Beach Hazards Statement may be issued on future shifts to follow the Coastal Flood Advisory due to minor tidal overflow from continued elevated tides and surf into at least Thursday.

Frost Advisory

Area
Southern Trinity; Northwestern Interior Mendocino; Northeastern Interior Mendocino; Northern Lake; Northwestern and Central Trinity; Northeastern Trinity
Frost Advisory issued October 12 at 7:41PM PDT until October 13 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Trinity County, Northern Mendocino Interior, and Northern Lake. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Frost Advisory

Area
Northern Coastal Humboldt; Southwestern Humboldt; Southeastern Interior Humboldt; Coastal Mendocino; Western Lake
Frost Advisory issued October 12 at 7:41PM PDT until October 13 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 can result in frost formation. * WHERE...Humboldt Coast, Southeastern Interior Humboldt, Coastal Mendocino, and Western Lake. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Freeze Warning

Area
Southern Trinity; Northwestern Interior Mendocino; Northeastern Interior Mendocino; Northern Lake; Northwestern and Central Trinity; Northeastern Trinity
Freeze Warning issued October 12 at 7:41PM PDT until October 13 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Trinity County, Northern Mendocino Interior, and Northern Lake. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

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