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High Wind Warning


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
332 AM PDT Tue Oct 15 2024

CAZ338-151900-
/O.NEW.KHNX.HW.W.0015.241017T0300Z-241018T1800Z/
Mojave Desert Slopes-
Including the cities of Mojave
332 AM PDT Tue Oct 15 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM WEDNESDAY TO 11 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes.

* WHEN...From 8 PM Wednesday to 11 AM PDT Friday.

* 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...Highways affected include, nut are not
  limited to Highway 14, Highway 58, Highway 178, and US Highway 395.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
324 AM PDT Tue Oct 15 2024

CAZ338-151900-
/O.NEW.KHNX.HW.W.0014.241018T0900Z-241018T1200Z/
Mojave Desert Slopes-
Including the cities of Mojave
324 AM PDT Tue Oct 15 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 5 AM PDT Friday.

* 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...Highways affected include, but are not
  limited to Highway 14, Highway 58, and Highway 178

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

&&

$$


High Surf Advisory


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
120 AM PDT Tue Oct 15 2024

CAZ340-346-151700-
/O.NEW.KLOX.SU.Y.0020.241015T0820Z-241016T1000Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
120 AM PDT Tue Oct 15 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet for NW facing
  beaches and 5 to 8 feet for SW facing beaches with dangerous
  rip currents.

* WHERE...West facing beaches in San Luis Obispo County and the
  Central Coast of Santa Barbara County.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West to northwest facing beaches will
  likely see the highest surf. SW beaches may still see local
  sets to 10 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

Lewis


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
241 AM PDT Tue Oct 15 2024

PZZ565-151600-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-241015T1600Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas
California out to 10 nm-
241 AM PDT Tue Oct 15 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras
  Blancas California out to 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/sanfrancisco

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
121 AM PDT Tue Oct 15 2024

PZZ645-151700-
/O.CAN.KLOX.SC.Y.0141.000000T0000Z-241015T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KLOX.SC.Y.0140.241015T1900Z-241016T0700Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
121 AM PDT Tue Oct 15 2024

Current conditions have subsided below SCA thresholds.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT PDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10
  NM.

* WHEN...From noon today to midnight PDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
  for more.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
121 AM PDT Tue Oct 15 2024

PZZ670-151700-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0140.000000T0000Z-241017T1600Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.GL.A.0030.241017T1600Z-241019T1000Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM-
121 AM PDT Tue Oct 15 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  combined seas 10 to 15 ft possible when conditions are worst.

* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Thursday.
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through late Friday
  night.

* IMPACTS...Potentially strong winds may create dangerous sea
  conditions which could capsize or damage small and large
  vessels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
  for more.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and combined
seas.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
121 AM PDT Tue Oct 15 2024

PZZ673-151700-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0139.000000T0000Z-241017T1600Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.GL.A.0030.241017T1600Z-241019T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm
including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands-
121 AM PDT Tue Oct 15 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  combined seas 10 to 15 ft possible when conditions are worst.

* WHERE...Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and
  westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Thursday.
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through late Friday
  night.

* IMPACTS...Potentially strong winds may create dangerous sea
  conditions which could capsize or damage small and large
  vessels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
  for more.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and combined
seas.

&&

$$

Lewis


Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
332 AM PDT Tue Oct 15 2024

CAZ300-151900-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0054.241018T0600Z-241019T0300Z/
West Side Mountains north of 198-
Including the cities of San Luis Reservoir
332 AM PDT Tue Oct 15 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THURSDAY TO 8 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...West Side Mountains north of 198.

* WHEN...From 11 PM Thursday to 8 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Pacheco Pass will be affected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

JPK


Beach Hazards Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
313 AM PDT Tue Oct 15 2024

CAZ006-505-509-529-530-151815-
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-241017T0400Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
313 AM PDT Tue Oct 15 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...A moderate period northwest swell will result in a more
  energetic surf zone. Breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet are
  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...Through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Large waves can sweep across the beach without
  warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and
  beaches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$


Gale Watch


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
121 AM PDT Tue Oct 15 2024

PZZ670-151700-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0140.000000T0000Z-241017T1600Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.GL.A.0030.241017T1600Z-241019T1000Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM-
121 AM PDT Tue Oct 15 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  combined seas 10 to 15 ft possible when conditions are worst.

* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Thursday.
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through late Friday
  night.

* IMPACTS...Potentially strong winds may create dangerous sea
  conditions which could capsize or damage small and large
  vessels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
  for more.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and combined
seas.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
121 AM PDT Tue Oct 15 2024

PZZ673-151700-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0139.000000T0000Z-241017T1600Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.GL.A.0030.241017T1600Z-241019T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm
including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands-
121 AM PDT Tue Oct 15 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  combined seas 10 to 15 ft possible when conditions are worst.

* WHERE...Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and
  westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Thursday.
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through late Friday
  night.

* IMPACTS...Potentially strong winds may create dangerous sea
  conditions which could capsize or damage small and large
  vessels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
  for more.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and combined
seas.

&&

$$

Lewis


Freeze Watch


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1207 PM PDT Mon Oct 14 2024

CAZ070-071-NVZ001-003>005-152215-
/O.NEW.KREV.FZ.A.0001.241018T0900Z-241018T1600Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-Northern Washoe County-
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-Mineral and
Southern Lyon Counties-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra
Counties-Surprise Valley California-
Including the cities of Eagleville, Gardnerville, Cedarville,
Smith Valley, Fernley, Gerlach, Schurz, Empire, Loyalton,
Virginia City, Susanville, Fort Bidwell, Mina, Yerington,
Sierraville, Westwood, Nixon, Lovelock, Imlay, Silver Springs,
Hawthorne, Verdi, Fallon, Sparks, and Portola
1207 PM PDT Mon Oct 14 2024

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 in rural valleys.

* WHERE...In California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra
  Counties and Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern
  Washoe County, Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid
  Lake, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, and Mineral and
  Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Urban centers across western Nevada are
  expected to get down to 28-32 degrees. Colder valleys across
  Lassen county could dip into the teens for 3 to 4 hours early
  Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

TF


Fire Weather Watch


URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
120 AM PDT Tue Oct 15 2024

CAZ213-215>219-266-160000-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.A.0004.241017T1800Z-241020T0300Z/
Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF-
Northern Sacramento Valley to Southern Tehama County Line Below
1000 Ft-
Central Sacramento Valley in Glenn, Colusa, Yuba, Northern
Sutter, and Butte County Below 1000 Ft-
Southern Sacramento Valley in Yolo-
Sacramento Far Western Placer, southern Sutter and Solano County
Below 1000 Ft-Carquinez Strait and Delta-
Northern San Joaquin Valley in San Joaquin and Stanislaus
Counties Below 1000 ft-
Northern Sierra Foothills from 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions
of Shasta-Trinity and Butte Units-
120 AM PDT Tue Oct 15 2024

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 213, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, AND 266...

* Winds...In the Central Valley, northerly wind 15 to 25 mph,
  gusts up to 40 mph. In the Delta, northerly wind 20 to 30 mph,
  gusts 40 to 55 mph. In the foothills, northeasterly wind 15 to
  25 mph, gusts 35 to 45 mph. Strongest winds expected Thursday
  night into Saturday morning.

* Humidity...Minimum daytime relative humidity of 10 to 25
  percent expected Friday and Saturday. Moderate to poor overnight
  RH recoveries of 25 to 50 percent.

* Highest Threat...Sacramento Valley and adjacent foothills, and Delta.

* Impacts...The combination of gusty wind and low humidity can
  cause new fire starts and ongoing wildfires to rapidly grow in
  size and intensity. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
905 PM PDT Mon Oct 14 2024

...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONCERNS FOR THE BAY AREA AND CENTRAL
COAST THURSDAY INTO THE WEEKEND AS STRONG OFFSHORE WINDS ARE
EXPECTED TO DEVELOP...

.Gusty north-northeast winds are expected to develop as a
potential "inside slider" system moves into the Great Basin this
weekend. Humidities will still be on the higher end at the start
of the event on Thursday, but are expected to quickly dry out
becoming critically dry Friday and Saturday, as low as 15%.
However, impacts are expected as soon as Thursday afternoon with
winds increasing across the region. Most areas will be affected
to some degree, with likely exceptions being the immediate Big
Sur coast, Monterey Bay coast, and the Marin/Sonoma coast. Winds
largely on the order of 20-30 mph can be expected with gusts to
40 mph...isolated gusts to 50 mph across the highest terrain and
ridgetops.

CAZ006-502>504-506-508>510-512>518-528-151615-
/O.CON.KMTR.FW.A.0003.241017T1800Z-241020T0300Z/
San Francisco-Marin Coastal Range-Sonoma Coastal Range-
North Bay Interior Mountains-North Bay Interior Valleys-
San Francisco Bay Shoreline-San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
East Bay Interior Valleys-Santa Cruz Mountains-
Santa Clara Valley Including San Jose-Eastern Santa Clara Hills-
East Bay Hills-
Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio-
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest-
Mountains of San Benito County And Interior Monterey County
including Pinnacles National Park-
Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley-
905 PM PDT Mon Oct 14 2024

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR STRONG OFFSHORE WINDS FOR ALL
INTERIOR BAY AREA AND CENTRAL COAST ZONES, AS WELL AS THE CITY OF
SAN FRANCISCO, THE SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA COAST, AND THE BAY
SHORELINE...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 006 San Francisco, Fire
  Weather Zone 502 Marin Coastal Range, Fire Weather Zone 503
  Sonoma Coastal Range, Fire Weather Zone 504 North Bay Interior
  Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 506 North Bay Interior Valleys,
  Fire Weather Zone 508 San Francisco Bay Shoreline, Fire
  Weather Zone 509 San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Fire Weather
  Zone 510 East Bay Interior Valleys, Fire Weather Zone 512
  Santa Cruz Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 513 Santa Clara Valley
  Including San Jose, Fire Weather Zone 514 Eastern Santa Clara
  Hills, Fire Weather Zone 515 East Bay Hills, Fire Weather Zone
  516 Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio,
  Fire Weather Zone 517 Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres
  National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 518 Mountains of San Benito
  County And Interior Monterey County including Pinnacles
  National Park and Fire Weather Zone 528 Northern Salinas
  Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley.

* TIMING...11 AM Thursday until 8 PM Saturday

* WINDS...North 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* LIGHTNING...None.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can
  cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. Outdoor
  burning is not recommended. Despite relative humidity being on
  the higher end of critical fire weather criteria, we are
  expecting a widespread and prolonged offshore wind event which
  will likely dry fuels out very quickly given their volatility
  over the past several weeks.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

U.S. Dept. of Commerce
NOAA National Weather Service
1325 East West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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