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Updated: January 4, 2023

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Recent National Weather Service Watches, Warnings or Advisories for California

This list only shows the 20 most recent watches, warnings, and advisories. For a full list see the National Weather Service page for California’s Watches, Warnings or Advisories.

RSS Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for California Issued by the National Weather Service

  • Wind Advisory issued May 30 at 12:36AM PDT until May 31 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS
    ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with […]
  • Wind Advisory issued May 30 at 12:36AM PDT until May 31 at 4:00AM PDT by NWS
    ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Salton Sea and Imperial Valley. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PDT Wednesday.
  • Wind Advisory issued May 30 at 12:36AM PDT until May 30 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS
    ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with […]
  • Air Quality Alert issued May 29 at 8:58AM PDT by NWS
    ...AIR QUALITY ALERT DUE TO ELEVATED PARTICULATE MATTER LEVELS FROM WINDBLOWN DUST... The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert due to increased particulate matter from blowing dust. The air quality alert is in effect Tuesday afternoon and evening. In areas directly impacted by high levels of windblown dust, limit
  • Flood Warning issued May 29 at 8:19AM PDT until further notice by NWS
    ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in California... Merced River at Pohono Bridge affecting Mariposa County. .High mountain snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam.
  • Flood Watch issued May 29 at 1:27AM PDT until further notice by NWS
    ...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of California and Nevada, including the following areas, in California, Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, Mono County and Surprise Valley
  • Flood Advisory issued May 28 at 11:04AM PDT until further notice by NWS
    ...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in California... West Walker River Near Little Walker and Coleville affecting Mono County. .Mild temperatures will continue to keep flows high along the West Walker River including Walker River Canyon.
  • Flood Advisory issued May 28 at 10:41AM PDT until May 31 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS
    ...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in California...Nevada... East Fork Carson River Near Gardnerville affecting Douglas and Alpine Counties. .Warm temperatures and snowmelt in the Sierra will continue to result in high flows along the West and East Forks of the Carson
  • Flood Advisory issued May 28 at 10:30AM PDT until further notice by NWS
    ...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in California...Nevada... West Fork Carson River At Woodfords affecting Douglas and Alpine Counties. .Warm temperatures and snowmelt in the Sierra will continue to result in high flows along the West and East Forks of the Carson
  • Hydrologic Outlook issued May 28 at 7:01AM PDT by NWS
    ...Higher than normal water levels in creeks and streams in Inyo County through the Memorial Day Weekend... Even though snowmelt flow rates peaked early in the week, automated stream gauges indicate creeks continue to run high and fast with cold water. Temperatures are forecast to hover a few degrees from average through the Memorial Day […]

Watch, Warning, and Advisory Terms Explained:

Warning – A warning is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, is imminent, or has a very high probability of occurring. A warning is used for conditions posing a threat to life or property.

Advisory – Highlights special weather conditions that are less serious than a warning. They are for events that may cause significant inconvenience, and if caution is not exercised, it could lead to situations that may threaten life and/or property.

Watch – A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location, and/or timing is still uncertain. It is intended to provide enough lead time so that those who need to set their plans in motion can do so.

These definitions are from the National Weather Service Glossary.

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