Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa.

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

Dense Fog Advisory issued January 15 at 2:10PM PST until January 16 at 11:00AM PST by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile to as low as 200 feet in dense fog. * WHERE...A portion of central California. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways include, but are not limited to, Interstate 5, State Routes 99, 41, 43, 46, 58, 59, 140, 152, 165, 168, 180, and 198.

Freezing Fog Advisory issued January 15 at 11:59AM PST until January 16 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog or freezing fog. * WHERE...Valleys within western Siskiyou County, including the Scott Valley. * WHEN...Until noon PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dense freezing fog could make driving conditions hazardous and create some slick surfaces.

Beach Hazards Statement issued January 15 at 3:03AM PST until January 15 at 9:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...An increased risk for sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 7 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...Through 9 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.