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5 of 90Winter Weather Advisory
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... .Cold air will continue to move into the ...
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 18 to 22 feet, with continuing increased risk of sneaker waves and ...
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Cold conditions with temperatures as low as 33 expected in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Cold c...
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Very cold conditions with temperatures as low as 24 expected. * WHERE...Interior Monterey ...
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Very cold conditions with temperatures as low as 24 expected. * WHERE...Eastern Santa Clar...
Past Weather Alerts for Salinas
Winter Weather Advisory
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... .Cold air will continue to move into the region today through Wednesday afternoon with accumulating snowfall expected across areas above 3000 feet in the Santa Lucia range and the mountains of San Benito and eastern Santa Clara Counties. Total snow accumulations range from 4 to 10 inches with the highest peaks reaching accumulations of 15 to 25 inches. If planning travel to the higher elevations of the Central Coast and eastern Santa Clara County, allow extra time to reach your destination safely. * WHAT...Accumulating snow for elevations above 3000 feet. Elevations below 3000 feet will see no accumulating snow to 3 inches. Above 3000 feet total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches and the highest peaks 15 to 25 inches. * WHERE...Elevations above 3000 feet for the Santa Lucia Mountains and the mountains of San Benito county. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Slick, snow-covered roads and hiking trails. Hikers, campers, outdoor enthusiasts may encounter dangerous winter conditions above the snow level. Heavier snow showers could produce limited visibilities. Downed trees and power outages possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph above 2000 feet. The combination of wind and snow will reduce visibilities.
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 18 to 22 feet, with continuing increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion can be expected. Sneaker waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches. Large breaking waves can overpower swimmers resulting in significant physical injury and increase the risk of drowning.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Cold conditions with temperatures as low as 33 expected in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Cold conditions with temperatures as low as 34 expected in southern Santa Clara county and mid to upper 30s near San Jose. * WHERE...The Santa Cruz Mountains, and The Santa Clara Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock. Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Very cold conditions with temperatures as low as 24 expected. * WHERE...Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, and Most of San Benito County and the Cholame Hills in Southeast Monterey County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hikers, campers, outdoor enthusiasts will encounter dangerously cold conditions over the higher peaks.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Very cold conditions with temperatures as low as 24 expected. * WHERE...Eastern Santa Clara Hills. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hikers, outdoor enthusiasts will encounter dangerously cold conditions over the higher peaks.
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Up to 1.2 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay. * WHEN...Until noon PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.2 ft above normal (6.96 ft MLLW) at 10:22 AM Sunday 2/1. These predictions include up to 0.3 ft of storm surge from an incoming moderate to long period swell that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Beach Hazards Statement
* WHAT...An increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 14 to 19 feet. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...Through 9 AM PST Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 14 to 19 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.2 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco, the Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon PST Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through 9 AM PST Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.2 ft above normal (6.96 ft MLLW) at 10:22 AM Sunday 2/1. These predictions include up to 0.3 ft of storm surge from an incoming moderate to long period swell that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Beach Hazards Statement
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 14 to 19 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.2 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco, the Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon PST Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through 9 AM PST Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.2 ft above normal (6.96 ft MLLW) at 10:22 AM Sunday 2/1. These predictions include up to 0.3 ft of storm surge from an incoming moderate to long period swell that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Beach Hazards Statement
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 14 to 19 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.3 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco, the Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon PST Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through 9 AM PST Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.2 ft above normal (6.96 ft MLLW) at 10:22 AM Sunday 2/1. These predictions include up to 0.3 ft of storm surge from an incoming moderate to long period swell that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Beach Hazards Statement
* WHAT...An increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 14 to 19 feet. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...Through 9 AM PST Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 14 to 19 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.3 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco, the Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon PST Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through 9 AM PST Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.2 ft above normal (6.96 ft MLLW) at 10:22 AM Sunday 2/1. These predictions include up to 0.3 ft of storm surge from an incoming moderate to long period swell that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Up to 1.3 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay. * WHEN...Until noon PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.2 ft above normal (6.96 ft MLLW) at 10:22 AM Sunday 2/1. These predictions include up to 0.3 ft of storm surge from an incoming moderate to long period swell that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Up to 1.3 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay. * WHEN...Until noon PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.3 ft above normal (7.20 ft MLLW) at 9:30 AM Saturday 1/31 and 1.2 ft above normal (6.96 ft MLLW) at 10:22 AM Sunday 2/1. These predictions include up to 0.3 ft of storm surge from an incoming moderate to long period swell that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Beach Hazards Statement
* WHAT...An increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 14 to 19 feet. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.
Beach Hazards Statement
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 14 to 19 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.3 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco and Monterey Bay. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon PST Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.3 ft above normal (7.20 ft MLLW) at 9:30 AM Saturday 1/31 and 1.2 ft above normal (6.96 ft MLLW) at 10:22 AM Sunday 2/1. These predictions include up to 0.3 ft of storm surge from an incoming moderate to long period swell that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 14 to 19 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.3 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco and Monterey Bay. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon PST Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.3 ft above normal (7.20 ft MLLW) at 9:30 AM Saturday 1/31 and 1.2 ft above normal (6.96 ft MLLW) at 10:22 AM Sunday 2/1. These predictions include up to 0.3 ft of storm surge from an incoming moderate to long period swell that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Up to 1.4 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to noon PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.2 ft above normal (7.02 ft MLLW) at 7:34 AM Thursday 1/29, 1.1 ft above normal (6.98 ft MLLW) at 8:34 AM Friday 1/30, 1.4 ft above normal (7.24 ft MLLW) at 9:30 AM Saturday 1/31, 1.3 ft above normal (7.16 ft MLLW) at 10:22 AM Sunday 2/1. These predictions include up to 0.4 ft of storm surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Beach Hazards Statement
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 14 to 19 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.4 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco and Monterey Bay. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 9 PM PST this evening through 9 AM PST Friday morning. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM PST Thursday to noon PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.2 ft above normal (7.02 ft MLLW) at 7:34 AM Thursday 1/29, 1.1 ft above normal (6.98 ft MLLW) at 8:34 AM Friday 1/30, 1.4 ft above normal (7.24 ft MLLW) at 9:30 AM Saturday 1/31, 1.3 ft above normal (7.16 ft MLLW) at 10:22 AM Sunday 2/1. These predictions include up to 0.4 ft of storm surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Beach Hazards Statement
* WHAT...An increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 14 to 19 feet. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...From 9 PM PST this evening through 9 AM PST Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 14 to 19 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.4 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco and Monterey Bay. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 9 PM PST this evening through 9 AM PST Friday morning. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM PST Thursday to noon PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.2 ft above normal (7.02 ft MLLW) at 7:34 AM Thursday 1/29, 1.1 ft above normal (6.98 ft MLLW) at 8:34 AM Friday 1/30, 1.4 ft above normal (7.24 ft MLLW) at 9:30 AM Saturday 1/31, 1.3 ft above normal (7.16 ft MLLW) at 10:22 AM Sunday 2/1. These predictions include up to 0.4 ft of storm surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Beach Hazards Statement
* WHAT...Long period westerly swell will result in strong rip currents, sneaker waves, and breaking waves of up to 19 feet can be expected. * WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Northern Monterey Bay and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast Counties. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Cold conditions with temperatures between 33 and 36 expected. Some outlying regions of the North Bay, East Bay, and extreme interior Central Coast may see temperatures as low as 30 degrees. * WHERE...Interior valleys of the North and East Bay, the Southern Salinas Valley, and interior portions of the Central Coast. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock. Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions in the far southern Salinas Valley will be colder with temperatures in the low 30s.
Beach Hazards Statement
* WHAT...Hazardous beach conditions expected with increased risk for rip currents, sneaker waves, and larger shore break. * WHERE...Pacific Coast from Sonoma county to Monterey county. * WHEN...Through 7 PM this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Very cold conditions with temperatures as low as 33 expected. * WHERE...Most of San Benito County and the Cholame Hills in Southeast Monterey County, and Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Cold conditions with temperatures as low as 35 expected. * WHERE...The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills, The East Bay Hills and Valleys, Monterey Bay and the Big Sur Coast, The Marin Hills, The Santa Cruz Mountains, Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, North Bay Interior Valleys, and Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock. Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken.
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves up to 22 feet, strong rip currents and sneaker waves. * WHERE...Pacific Coast from Sonoma County to Monterey County, excluding Northern Monterey Bay. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and beach erosion. Large breaking waves can overpower swimmers resulting in significant physical injury and increase the risk of drowning.
Beach Hazards Statement
* WHAT...Hazardous beach conditions expected with strong rip currents, sneaker waves, and breaking waves up to 15 feet. * WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Cold conditions with temperatures in the low to mid 30s expected. * WHERE...The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills, The East Bay Hills and Valleys, Monterey Bay and the Big Sur Coast, The Marin Hills, The Santa Cruz Mountains, Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, North Bay Interior Valleys, and Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock. Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Very cold conditions with temperatures in the mid 20s to low 30s expected. * WHERE...Most of San Benito County and the Cholame Hills in Southeast Monterey County, and Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock.
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves up to 22 feet, strong rip currents and sneaker waves. * WHERE...Pacific Coast from Sonoma county to Monterey county, excluding Northern Monterey Bay. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and beach erosion. Large breaking waves can overpower swimmers resulting in significant physical injury and increase the risk of drowning.
Beach Hazards Statement
* WHAT...Hazardous beach conditions expected with strong rip currents, sneaker waves, and breaking waves up to 15 feet. * WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay County. * WHEN...From 1 AM PST Thursday through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Very cold conditions with temperatures in the low to mid 30s possible except for Interior Monterey and San Benito Counties where temperatures in the upper 20s are possible. * WHERE...The East Bay and San Francisco Bay Shoreline, The Central Coast, The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills, The Salinas and Carmel Valleys and Hollister Area, The Marin Hills, The Santa Cruz Mountains, and North Bay Interior Valleys. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock.
Beach Hazards Statement
* WHAT...Hazardous beach conditions expected with strong rip currents, sneaker waves, and breaking waves up to 15 feet. * WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay. * WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves up to 22 feet, strong rip currents and sneaker waves. * WHERE...Pacific Coast from Sonoma county to Monterey county, excluding Northern Monterey Bay. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 3 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and beach erosion. Large breaking waves can overpower swimmers resulting in significant physical injury and increase the risk of drowning.
Beach Hazards Statement
* WHAT...Hazardous beach conditions expected with strong rip currents, sneaker waves, and breaking waves up to 15 feet. * WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves up to 22 feet, strong rip currents and sneaker waves. * WHERE...Pacific Coast. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and beach erosion. Large breaking waves can overpower swimmers resulting in significant physical injury and increase the risk of drowning.
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Up to 1.2 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas adjacent to the San Francisco and San Pablo Bays. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.2 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 12:08 PM Monday 1/5. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Beach Hazards Statement
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, long period northwesterly swell will result in strong rip currents, sneaker waves, and breaking waves of up to 20 feet can be expected * WHERE...Pacific Coast from Sonoma County to Monterey County including the Monterey Bay. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Sunday morning through 10 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Up to 2 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas adjacent to the San Francisco and San Pablo Bays. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.2 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 12:08 PM Monday 1/5. These predictions include up to 1 foot of storm surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Cold conditions with temperatures as low as 36 expected. * WHERE...Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, Most of San Benito County and the Cholame Hills in Southeast Monterey County, North Bay Interior Mountains, Eastern Santa Clara Hills, East Bay Hills, and Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock. Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken.
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Up to 1.8 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay shoreline, Monterey Bay shoreline, and the Pacific Coast. * WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to 2 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.5 ft above normal (7.36 ft MLLW) at 7:51 AM Wednesday 12/31 1.7 ft above normal (7.55 ft MLLW) at 8:41 AM Thursday 1/1 1.8 ft above normal (7.66 ft MLLW) at 9:34 AM Friday 1/2 1.8 ft above normal (7.63 ft MLLW) at 10:26 AM Saturday 1/3 1.6 ft above normal (7.42 ft MLLW) at 11:18 AM Sunday 1/4 These predictions include 0.5 feet of storm surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.