Compton, CA Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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.

Flood Advisory issued October 22 at 7:33AM PDT until October 22 at 10:15AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. Canyon rock and mud slides possible. * WHERE...Far Southeastern Santa Barbara County in southwestern California... * WHEN...Until 1015 AM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rock slides and mud slides are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 732 AM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Canyon rock and mud slides possible. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria, Summerland, Rincon Point, La Conchita, Goleta, Mission Canyon and Hope Ranch. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued October 22 at 7:32AM PDT until October 22 at 10:15AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...West Central Santa Barbara County in southwestern California... * WHEN...Until 1015 AM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.Canyon rock and mud slides possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 731 AM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Canyon rock and mud slides possible. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Ynez, Solvang, Refugio State Beach, El Capitan State Beach, Highway 101 through Gaviota State Park, Isla Vista, Goleta, Buellton, Lake Cachuma, Highway 154 over San Marcos Pass and Santa Barbara Airport. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued October 22 at 7:31AM PDT until October 22 at 10:15AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Northwestern Santa Barbara County in southwestern California... * WHEN...Until 1015 AM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Canyon rock and mud slides possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 730 AM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Point Conception and Los Alamos. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Special Weather Statement issued October 22 at 7:22AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

At 721 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over southwestern Ventura, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Oxnard... Ventura... and Ventura Harbor.

Flood Advisory issued October 22 at 6:40AM PDT until October 22 at 8:45AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino County in southern California... * WHEN...Until 845 AM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 639 AM PDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain with hourly rates 0.40-0.50" per hour. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen over the past 6 hours. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... San Bernardino, Lake Arrowhead, Hwy 18 Between San Bernardino And Crestline, Crestline, Rimforest, Silverwood Lake Rec Area and Muscoy. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 6:12AM PDT until October 22 at 9:15AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

FFWLOX The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... East Central Santa Barbara County in southwestern California... * Until 915 AM PDT. * At 612 AM PDT, gauge reports indicated Showers and Thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is up to an inch per hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly, rock slides and mud slides are also expected. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by showers and thunderstorms. Rock slides and mud slides. SOURCE...Gauges reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Northern Goleta, Highway 154 over San Marcos Pass and Mission Canyon.

Wind Advisory issued October 22 at 5:53AM PDT until October 22 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains, San Diego County Deserts, San Diego County Mountains, and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued October 22 at 5:53AM PDT until October 22 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN.... * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Flood Advisory issued October 22 at 5:48AM PDT until October 22 at 8:45AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of Eastern Los Angeles County in southwestern California... * WHEN...Until 845 AM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 547 AM PDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Pomona, San Dimas, Glendora, La Verne, Claremont, Diamond Bar and Walnut. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued October 22 at 5:38AM PDT until October 22 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall from storms training over the same area. * 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...Through 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... - Strong area of low pressure off the Southern California coast will move inland and interact with tropical moisture. - Be especially careful on Highway 58 between mile markers 101 to 103 and the Borel burn scar. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Winter Weather Advisory issued October 22 at 5:37AM PDT until October 22 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...There is an 70% chance of 4 inches or more of snow along the Tioga Pass and highway 120. There is a 60-80% chance for four inches or more of snow above 8,000 feet in Tulare, Madera, and Fresno Counties. * WHERE...Above 8,000 feet in the Sierra Nevada. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall will affect traffic across Tioga Highway/Pass.

Flood Advisory issued October 22 at 5:19AM PDT until October 22 at 8:15AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...West Central San Luis Obispo County in southwestern California... * WHEN...Until 815 AM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 518 AM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to showers and thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Morro Bay, Baywood-Los Osos, Diablo Canyon, Avila Beach, Cayucos and Shell Beach. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Winter Weather Advisory issued October 22 at 1:47AM PDT until October 22 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Snow above 8000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches with 8 to 10 inches along the highest mountain peaks. Ridge winds gusting as high as 40 mph at times. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Brief bursts of heavy snow and locally higher snowfall totals will be possible with any thunderstorms that develop today.

Flood Watch issued October 21 at 8:52PM PDT until October 22 at 4:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following areas, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Malibu Coast and Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rain rates between 0.50 and 1.00 inch per hour are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued October 21 at 8:52PM PDT until October 22 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following areas, 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 Santa Ynez Valley. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rain rates between 0.50 and 1.00 inch per hour are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 19 at 12:31PM PDT until October 23 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor beach erosion and tidal overflows may occur across south-facing beaches especially along the Malibu Coast and in the Long Beach area.

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 Compton.

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