Santa Rosa, CA Warnings, Watches and Advisories
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Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued February 17 at 2:48AM PST until February 17 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, and Santa Ynez Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches; Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast; Santa Ynez Valley
Moderate
Likely
Expected
February 17th, 2025 02:48:00 am PST
February 17th, 2025 02:48:00 am PST
February 17th, 2025 09:00:00 am PST
High Surf Advisory
High Surf Advisory issued February 17 at 2:11AM PST until February 18 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet with local sets to 15 feet, with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northwest and West facing San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...From 3 AM Monday to 9 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches
Minor
Likely
Expected
February 17th, 2025 02:11:00 am PST
February 17th, 2025 02:11:00 am PST
February 17th, 2025 11:15:00 am PST
High Surf Advisory
High Surf Advisory issued February 17 at 2:11AM PST until February 19 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...From 9 AM Monday to 3 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
Ventura County Beaches
Minor
Likely
Expected
February 17th, 2025 02:11:00 am PST
February 17th, 2025 02:11:00 am PST
February 17th, 2025 11:15:00 am PST
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued February 16 at 10:34PM PST until February 18 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 7 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted include US Highway 395, State Routes 14, 58, and 178.
Mojave Desert Slopes
Moderate
Likely
Expected
February 16th, 2025 10:34:00 pm PST
February 16th, 2025 10:34:00 pm PST
February 17th, 2025 06:00:00 am PST
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued February 16 at 8:13AM PST until February 17 at 8:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in California... Yolo Bypass Near Lisbon affecting Yolo and Solano Counties. For the Yolo Bypass...including Lisbon...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Yolo Bypass near Lisbon. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Mound Farms and Senator Outing Duck Club are flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 AM PST Sunday the stage was 19.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:15 AM PST Sunday was 19.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 18.4 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.5 feet on 02/29/2004. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Solano, CA; Yolo, CA
Severe
Observed
Immediate
February 16th, 2025 08:13:00 am PST
February 16th, 2025 08:13:00 am PST
February 17th, 2025 08:15:00 am PST
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