Torrance, 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 Torrance.

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High Wind Warning issued April 26 at 5:55AM PDT until April 27 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest impact will be along US highway 395, and State Routes 14, 58, and 178.

Wind Advisory issued April 26 at 5:55AM PDT until April 27 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Indian Wells Valley and Mojave Desert. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 26 at 3:41AM PDT until April 27 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 10 inches. * WHERE...Yosemite National Park to Sequoia National Park. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 26 at 3:41AM PDT until April 27 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Frazier Mountain Communities, Grapevine, Piute Walker Basin, South End of the Upper Sierra, and Tehachapi. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 26 at 3:38AM PDT until April 26 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Snow expected. Snow levels will be between 4000 and 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches above 5000 feet and 2 to 4 inches between 4000 and 5000 feet. Winds will gusts to between 35 and 45 mph. * WHERE...Northern Ventura County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, and Southern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 26 at 3:38AM PDT until April 26 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Snow levels will be between 4500 and 5500 feet. Total snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches above 5500 feet and 2 to 5 inches between 4500 and 5500 feet. Winds will gusts to between 35 and 45 mph. * WHERE...Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Interstate 5 Corridor, and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 26 at 2:51AM PDT until April 27 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

* WHAT...Moderate snow expected above 6000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches, with up to 12 inches over highest peaks. Winds gusting up to 35 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact weekend travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels around 5000-6000 feet. Light snowfall accumulations possible down to around 5500 feet.

Wind Advisory issued April 26 at 2:18AM PDT until April 27 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.

Wind Advisory issued April 26 at 2:01AM PDT until April 26 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Death Valley National Park, Morongo Basin, and Western Mojave Desert. * WHEN...Until 11 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. Areas of blowing dust are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will decrease overnight tonight before increasing again tomorrow morning.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 26 at 1:37AM PDT until April 27 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches above 7000 feet with up to 10 inches along the highest peaks. 1 to 3 inches at lake level. Ridge winds gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Snowfall could impact weekend travel, especially across Sierra passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall expected Saturday morning. Snow will struggle to accumulate on roadways during the daytime hours, though isolated heavy snow showers may bring greater accumulations Saturday afternoon.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 26 at 1:37AM PDT until April 27 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches along and west of US-395 with 5 to 10 inches along the Sierra crest. Up to 12-16 inches are possible along the peaks of the White Mountains. Ridge winds gusting up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Snowfall could impact weekend travel, especially across Sierra passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall expected Saturday morning. Snow will struggle to accumulate on roadways during the daytime hours, though isolated heavy snow showers may bring greater accumulations Saturday afternoon.

Wind Advisory issued April 26 at 1:22AM PDT until April 26 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys, San Diego County Deserts, and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. * WHEN...Until 11 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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 26 at 1:19AM PDT until April 26 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains above 5,500 feet. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 26 at 1:19AM PDT until April 26 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to three inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains above 5,500 feet. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 25 at 11:20PM PDT until April 27 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Snow expected above 6000ft with total snow accumulations up to 6 inches below 8000ft and up to 10 inches near the Sierra Crest. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes. * WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Air Quality Alert issued April 25 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust. * WHERE...in the Coachella Valley. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...until late Saturday night. * 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.

Air Quality Alert issued April 25 at 7:19AM 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. * WHERE...Within the western portions of Imperial County. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...Today through Saturday, April 26, 2025. * 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.