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California 22 active alerts

Live National Weather Service warnings, watches, and advisories for California. The map below shows where each alert is in effect.

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All 22 active alerts are zone-based advisories without polygons. See the full details in the list below.

Summary

  • 3 Severe
  • 15 Moderate
  • 4 Unknown

3 Severe · alerts

  • Red Flag Warning

    Red Flag Warning issued June 27 at 4:47AM PDT until June 27 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

    Area
    Indian Wells Valley; Kern County Desert; Lake Isabella
    Until
    until 8:00 PM UTC
    Urgency
    Expected
    Instructions

    A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

  • Red Flag Warning

    Red Flag Warning issued June 26 at 7:21PM PDT until June 27 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

    Area
    Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-AZ side; Northwest Deserts/Northwest Plateau; Death Valley National Park; Mojave Desert Including Morongo Valley/Yucca Valley; Lower Colorado River Valley; Esmeralda and Nye County Deserts/CNC Dispatch; Lincoln County/Ely Dispatch; Nye County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch; Sheep Range; Spring Mountains; Clark and SW Lincoln County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch; Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-NV side
    Until
    until 9:00 PM UTC
    Urgency
    Expected
    Instructions

    A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

  • Red Flag Warning

    Red Flag Warning issued June 27 at 1:36AM MST until June 27 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

    Area
    Yuma/Martinez Lake and Vicinity/Lower Colorado River Valley AZ; Lower Colorado River Valley CA
    Until
    until 11:15 PM UTC
    Urgency
    Expected
    Instructions

    Please advise the appropriate officials and fire crews in the field of this red flag warning.

15 Moderate · alerts

  • Wind Advisory

    Wind Advisory issued June 27 at 4:49AM PDT until June 28 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

    Area
    Indian Wells Valley; Mojave Desert
    Until
    until 8:00 PM UTC
    Urgency
    Expected
    Instructions

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

  • Beach Hazards Statement

    Beach Hazards Statement issued June 27 at 5:31AM PDT until July 1 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

    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
    Until
    until 8:45 PM UTC
    Urgency
    Expected
    Instructions

    Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.

  • Wind Advisory

    Wind Advisory issued June 27 at 2:35AM PDT until June 28 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

    Area
    Apple and Lucerne Valleys
    Until
    until 9:15 PM UTC
    Urgency
    Expected
    Instructions

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

  • Wind Advisory

    Wind Advisory issued June 27 at 2:35AM PDT until June 28 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

    Area
    San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning
    Until
    until 9:15 PM UTC
    Urgency
    Expected
    Instructions

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

  • Wind Advisory

    Wind Advisory issued June 27 at 2:35AM PDT until June 28 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

    Area
    San Diego County Deserts
    Until
    until 9:15 PM UTC
    Urgency
    Expected
    Instructions

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

  • Wind Advisory

    Wind Advisory issued June 27 at 12:48AM PDT until June 27 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ

    Area
    Parker Valley; Central La Paz; Chuckwalla Mountains; Imperial County Southeast; Imperial County West; Imperial Valley; Palo Verde Valley; Chuckwalla Valley
    Until
    until 12:15 AM UTC
    Urgency
    Expected
    Instructions

    A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution.

  • Wind Advisory

    Wind Advisory issued June 27 at 12:48AM PDT until June 28 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ

    Area
    Imperial County Southwest
    Until
    until 12:15 AM UTC
    Urgency
    Expected
    Instructions

    A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

  • Wind Advisory

    Wind Advisory issued June 27 at 7:39AM PDT until June 27 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

    Area
    Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave; San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley
    Until
    until 2:45 AM UTC
    Urgency
    Expected
    Instructions

    Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

  • Wind Advisory

    Wind Advisory issued June 27 at 7:39AM PDT until June 28 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

    Area
    Northwest Plateau; Lake Mead - AZ side; Lake Mohave - AZ side; Hualapai Mountains; Northwest Deserts; Death Valley National Park; Western Mojave Desert; Eastern Mojave Desert, Including the Mojave National Preserve; Lincoln County; Northeast Clark County; Western Clark and Southern Nye County; Sheep Range; Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon; Las Vegas Valley; Southern Clark County; Lake Mead - NV side; Lake Mohave - NV side
    Until
    until 2:45 AM UTC
    Urgency
    Expected
    Instructions

    Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

  • Wind Advisory

    Wind Advisory issued June 27 at 7:39AM PDT until June 28 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

    Area
    Owens Valley South
    Until
    until 2:45 AM UTC
    Urgency
    Expected
    Instructions

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

  • Lake Wind Advisory

    Lake Wind Advisory issued June 27 at 12:33AM PDT until June 27 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

    Area
    Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties
    Until
    until 6:00 AM UTC
    Urgency
    Expected
    Instructions

    Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

  • Lake Wind Advisory

    Lake Wind Advisory issued June 27 at 12:33AM PDT until June 27 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

    Area
    Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area
    Until
    until 6:00 AM UTC
    Urgency
    Expected
    Instructions

    Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

  • Lake Wind Advisory

    Lake Wind Advisory issued June 27 at 12:33AM PDT until June 27 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

    Area
    Mono
    Until
    until 6:00 AM UTC
    Urgency
    Expected
    Instructions

    Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

  • Wind Advisory

    Wind Advisory issued June 27 at 7:27AM PDT until June 28 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

    Area
    Western Antelope Valley Foothills; Antelope Valley
    Until
    until 12:00 PM UTC
    Urgency
    Expected
    Instructions

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

  • Wind Advisory

    Wind Advisory issued June 27 at 7:27AM PDT until June 28 at 6:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

    Area
    Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range
    Until
    until 1:00 PM UTC
    Urgency
    Expected
    Instructions

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

4 Unknown · alerts

  • Air Quality Alert

    Air Quality Alert issued June 25 at 11:55PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

    Area
    Imperial County Southwest; Imperial County West; Imperial Valley
    Until
    until 7:00 AM UTC
    Urgency
    Unknown
    Instructions

    To protect your health, check air quality levels and act as needed: * When Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" (orange), sensitive groups as specified above should limit extended or intense outdoor activity. * When AQI is "Unhealthy" (red), everyone may experience health impacts. Sensitive groups should avoid extended time outdoors. * When AQI is "Very Unhealthy" (purple), sensitive groups should avoid all outdoor physical activity. Everyone else should avoid extended or intense outdoor activity. * When AQI is "Hazardous" (maroon), everyone should avoid all outdoor physical activity. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... To help keep indoor air clean when air quality is poor: * Keep windows and doors closed * Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier * Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in outside air if you have other methods to stay cool * Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles, incense, grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment To help minimize outdoor particle pollution levels: * Carpool, telecommute, reduce trips, or take public transportation * Slow down if driving on dirt roads * Stabilize loose soils

  • Air Quality Alert

    Air Quality Alert issued June 25 at 8:35AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

    Area
    Imperial County Southwest; Imperial County West; Imperial Valley
    Until
    until 7:00 AM UTC
    Urgency
    Unknown
    Instructions

    To protect your health, check air quality levels and act as needed: * When Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" (orange), sensitive groups as specified above should limit extended or intense outdoor activity. * When AQI is "Unhealthy" (red), everyone may experience health impacts. Sensitive groups should avoid extended time outdoors. * When AQI is "Very Unhealthy" (purple), sensitive groups should avoid all outdoor physical activity. Everyone else should avoid extended or intense outdoor activity. * When AQI is "Hazardous" (maroon), everyone should avoid all outdoor physical activity. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... To help keep indoor air clean when air quality is poor: * Keep windows and doors closed * Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier * Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in outside air if you have other methods to stay cool * Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles, incense, grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment To help minimize outdoor particle pollution levels: * Carpool, telecommute, reduce trips, or take public transportation * Slow down if driving on dirt roads * Stabilize loose soils

  • Air Quality Alert

    Air Quality Alert issued June 27 at 2:08AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

    Area
    Imperial County Southwest; Imperial County West; Imperial Valley
    Until
    until 7:15 AM UTC
    Urgency
    Unknown
    Instructions

    To protect your health, check air quality levels and act as needed: * When Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" (orange), sensitive groups as specified above should limit extended or intense outdoor activity. * When AQI is "Unhealthy" (red), everyone may experience health impacts. Sensitive groups should avoid extended time outdoors. * When AQI is "Very Unhealthy" (purple), sensitive groups should avoid all outdoor physical activity. Everyone else should avoid extended or intense outdoor activity. * When AQI is "Hazardous" (maroon), everyone should avoid all outdoor physical activity. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... To help keep indoor air clean when air quality is poor: * Keep windows and doors closed * Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier * Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in outside air if you have other methods to stay cool * Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles, incense, grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment To help minimize outdoor particle pollution levels: * Carpool, telecommute, reduce trips, or take public transportation * Slow down if driving on dirt roads * Stabilize loose soils

  • Air Quality Alert

    Air Quality Alert issued June 27 at 6:37AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

    Area
    Coachella Valley
    Until
    until 3:00 PM UTC
    Urgency
    Unknown
    Instructions

    To protect your health, check air quality levels and act as needed: * When Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" (orange), sensitive groups as specified above should limit extended or intense outdoor activity. * When AQI is "Unhealthy" (red), everyone may experience health impacts. Sensitive groups should avoid extended time outdoors. * When AQI is "Very Unhealthy" (purple), sensitive groups should avoid all outdoor physical activity. Everyone else should avoid extended or intense outdoor activity. * When AQI is "Hazardous" (maroon), everyone should avoid all outdoor physical activity. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... To help keep indoor air clean when air quality is poor: * Keep windows and doors closed * Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier * Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in outside air if you have other methods to stay cool * Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles, incense, grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment To help minimize outdoor particle pollution levels: * Carpool, telecommute, reduce trips, or take public transportation * Slow down if driving on dirt roads * Stabilize loose soils For the latest air quality forecasts and information, visit the website at aqmd.gov.

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