San Rafael, CA Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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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 San Rafael.

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Fire Weather Watch issued October 14 at 9:47AM PDT until October 19 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONCERNS FOR THE BAY AREA AND CENTRAL COAST THURSDAY INTO THE WEEKEND AS STRONG OFFSHORE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP... .Gusty north-northeast winds are expected to develop as a potential "inside slider" system moves into the Great Basin this weekend. Humidities will still be on the higher end at the start of the event on Thursday, but are expected to quickly dry out becoming critically dry Friday and Saturday, as low as 15%. However, impacts are expected as soon as Thursday afternoon with winds increasing across the region. Most areas will be affected to some degree, with likely exceptions being the immediate Big Sur coast, Monterey Bay coast, and the Marin/Sonoma coast. Winds largely on the order of 20-30 mph can be expected with gusts to 40 mph...isolated gusts to 50 mph across the highest terrain and ridgetops. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 006 San Francisco, Fire Weather Zone 502 Marin Coastal Range, Fire Weather Zone 503 Sonoma Coastal Range, Fire Weather Zone 504 North Bay Interior Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 506 North Bay Interior Valleys, Fire Weather Zone 508 San Francisco Bay Shoreline, Fire Weather Zone 509 San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Fire Weather Zone 510 East Bay Interior Valleys, Fire Weather Zone 512 Santa Cruz Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 513 Santa Clara Valley Including San Jose, Fire Weather Zone 514 Eastern Santa Clara Hills, Fire Weather Zone 515 East Bay Hills, Fire Weather Zone 516 Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio, Fire Weather Zone 517 Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 518 Mountains of San Benito County And Interior Monterey County including Pinnacles National Park and Fire Weather Zone 528 Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley. * TIMING...11 AM Thursday until 8 PM Saturday * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, and gusts up to 50 mph across ridgetops. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent during the day and less than 40 percent overnight. * LIGHTNING...None. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Despite relative humidity being on the higher end of critical fire weather criteria, we are expecting a widespread and prolonged offshore wind event which will likely dry fuels out very quickly given their volatility over the past several weeks.

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 14 at 7:05AM PDT until October 14 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Threat of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PDT this evening. . * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 14 at 3:03AM PDT until October 16 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...A moderate period northwest swell will result in a more energetic surf zone. Breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet are expected. * WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Northern Monterey Bay and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast Counties. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Large waves can sweep across the beach without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches.

Fire Weather Watch issued October 14 at 1:31AM PDT until October 19 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Saturday evening. * Winds...In the Valley, northerly to easterly wind 15 to 25 mph, gusts 30 to 40 mph. In the Delta, northerly to easterly wind 20 to 30 mph, gusts 40 to 50 mph. Strongest winds expected on Friday. * Humidity...Minimum daytime relative humidity of 10 to 25 percent expected, lowest expected on Friday and Saturday. Overnight maximum relative humidity of 25 to 45 percent. * Highest Threat...Sacramento Valley and Delta. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause new fire starts and ongoing wildfires to rapidly grow in size and intensity. Outdoor burning is not recommended.