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Updated: January 4, 2023

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.

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

Flood Warning issued March 31 at 9:49AM PDT until further notice by NWS
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in California... Merced River at Stevinson affecting Merced County. For the Merced River...at Stevinson...Minor flooding is forecast. ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
Flood Warning issued March 31 at 8:37AM PDT until further notice by NWS
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in California... San Joaquin River Near Vernalis affecting San Joaquin County. ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...San Joaquin River near Vernalis.
Winter Storm Warning issued March 31 at 6:57AM PDT until April 02 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM PDT SUNDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 2500 feet. Total snow accumulations 6 to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Western Siskiyou County above 2500 feet elevation. * WHEN...From 11 PM Friday to 11 […]
Special Weather Statement issued March 31 at 2:50AM PDT by NWS
...MORE WIND AND SNOW ON THE WAY SUNDAY-MONDAY... * Travel in Western Nevada and the Sierra will largely be free of weather impacts today, with a few light snow showers and breezy winds on Saturday. * Travel late Sunday into Monday will be considerably worse due to snow and strong winds. High snowfall rates are […]
Flood Advisory issued March 30 at 10:19AM PDT by NWS
.High flows will continue along the Kings River due to large releases from Pine Flat Dam for the foreseeable future. ...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Hydrologic flooding caused by upstream dam releases continues.
Flood Advisory issued March 30 at 10:19AM PDT until further notice by NWS
.High flows will continue along the Kings River due to large releases from Pine Flat Dam for the foreseeable future. ...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Hydrologic flooding caused by upstream dam releases continues.
Flood Advisory issued March 26 at 6:15AM PDT by NWS
...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PDT NEXT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues. * WHERE...A portion of central California, including the following counties, Fresno and Madera. * WHEN...Until 700 AM PDT Sunday Apr 02.

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.