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Current Severe Weather Alerts in California


There are currently 9 Weather Alerts in Californiaselect a different state


High Surf Advisory issued September 3 at 8:46PM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

Event: High Surf Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet for south and southwestern-facing beaches and 4 to 7 feet for west-facing beaches. strong and dangerous rip and longshore currents. minor coastal flooding from a combination of high surf and high astronomical tides. * where...San diego county coastal areas and orange county coastal areas. * when...From 6 am saturday morning to 11 pm pdt tuesday. * impacts...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and beach erosion. * additional details...Predicted tides for la jolla, ca: sat, sep 5 2026: 6.0 feet at 4:48 pm pdt sun, sep 6 2026: 6.3 feet at 6:03 pm pdt mon, sep 7 2026: 6.7 feet at 7:03 pm pdt tue, sep 8 2026: 6.8 feet at 7:54 pm pdt.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 3 at 8:46PM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

Event: Coastal Flood Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet for south and southwestern-facing beaches and 4 to 7 feet for west-facing beaches. strong and dangerous rip and longshore currents. minor coastal flooding from a combination of high surf and high astronomical tides. * where...San diego county coastal areas and orange county coastal areas. * when...From 6 am saturday morning to 11 pm pdt tuesday. * impacts...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and beach erosion. * additional details...Predicted tides for la jolla, ca: sat, sep 5 2026: 6.0 feet at 4:48 pm pdt sun, sep 6 2026: 6.3 feet at 6:03 pm pdt mon, sep 7 2026: 6.7 feet at 7:03 pm pdt tue, sep 8 2026: 6.8 feet at 7:54 pm pdt.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Frost Advisory issued September 3 at 7:12PM PDT until September 4 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

Event: Frost Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Southern Trinity; Northwestern Interior Mendocino; Northeastern Interior Mendocino; Northern Lake

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Low temperatures between 34 and 38 degrees may result in areas of frost in locations where clear skies develop early friday morning. * where...Northern mendocino interior, southern trinity, and northern lake. * when...From 3 am to 9 am pdt friday. * impacts...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 3 at 3:22PM PDT until September 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

Event: Beach Hazards Statement
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Southwestern Humboldt; Coastal Mendocino

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected as a southerly swell impacts the coastline over the holiday weekend. * where...Southwestern humboldt and coastal mendocino counties. * when...From late friday night through monday 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.

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High Surf Advisory issued September 3 at 12:11PM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Event: High Surf Advisory
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands; Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...For the coastal flood advisory, moderate coastal flooding expected. for the high surf advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with dangerous rip currents, largest on south-facing shores. * where...Catalina and santa barbara islands, ventura county beaches, malibu coast and los angeles county beaches. * when...From 6 am saturday to 11 pm pdt tuesday, peaking monday and 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. enhanced beach erosion will occur. flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. significant damage to roads or structures is not expected. * additional details...High tides will occur around 5pm on saturday, 6pm on sunday, 7pm on monday, and 8pm on tuesday.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued September 3 at 12:11PM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Event: Beach Hazards Statement
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches; Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. * where...San luis obispo county beaches, santa barbara county central coast beaches, santa barbara county southwestern coast and santa barbara county southeastern coast. * when...From saturday morning through tuesday evening. * impacts...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. waves can wash people off beaches and rocks. pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. enhanced beach erosion is also possible. no significant damage is expected. * additional details...High tides will occur around 5pm on saturday, 630pm on sunday, 730pm on monday, and 830pm on tuesday.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 3 at 12:11PM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Event: Coastal Flood Advisory
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands; Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...For the coastal flood advisory, moderate coastal flooding expected. for the high surf advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with dangerous rip currents, largest on south-facing shores. * where...Catalina and santa barbara islands, ventura county beaches, malibu coast and los angeles county beaches. * when...From 6 am saturday to 11 pm pdt tuesday, peaking monday and 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. enhanced beach erosion will occur. flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. significant damage to roads or structures is not expected. * additional details...High tides will occur around 5pm on saturday, 6pm on sunday, 7pm on monday, and 8pm on tuesday.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Wind Advisory issued September 3 at 7:53AM PDT until September 4 at 6:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Event: Wind Advisory
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * where...Santa barbara county southwestern coast and santa ynez mountains western range. * when...From 6 pm this evening to 6 am pdt friday. * impacts...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued September 3 at 6:40AM PDT until September 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

Event: Beach Hazards Statement
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: San Francisco; Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore; San Francisco Peninsula Coast; Northern Monterey Bay; Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents due to incoming long period southerly swell associated with tropical activity in the eastern pacific ocean. breaking waves to around 10 feet expected. * where...Pacific coast beaches. * when...From friday morning through monday evening. * impacts...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement