Downey, CA Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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 Downey.

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

Lake Wind Advisory issued March 19 at 11:15PM PDT until March 20 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and waves 1 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

Freeze Warning issued March 19 at 9:49PM PDT until March 20 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 10 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost/Freeze damage to crops.

Frost Advisory issued March 19 at 9:49PM PDT until March 20 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Southeastern Mendocino Interior and Southern Lake. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Freeze Warning issued March 19 at 9:49PM PDT until March 20 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 10 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost/Freeze damage to crops

Freeze Warning issued March 19 at 9:49PM PDT until March 20 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected. * WHERE...Northern Lake. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 10 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost/Freeze damage to crops.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 19 at 2:33PM PDT until March 20 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 8 inches with up to 12 inches over high remote terrain. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Elevations above 5000 feet in Western Siskiyou County. This includes Etna Summit on Sawyers Bar Road. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.