Sacramento, California
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Del Norte Interior |
| Effective: | 2026-02-24 @ 2:53 am -> 2026-02-24 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-24 @ 2:53 am -> 2026-02-24 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Eureka CA on 2026-02-24 @ 2:53 am |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued February 24 at 12:53AM PST until February 24 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Del Norte Interior. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other debris on roadways. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Southwestern Humboldt; Southern Humboldt Interior |
| Effective: | 2026-02-24 @ 2:53 am -> 2026-02-24 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-24 @ 2:53 am -> 2026-02-24 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Eureka CA on 2026-02-24 @ 2:53 am |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued February 24 at 12:53AM PST until February 24 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Humboldt. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other debris on roadways. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Coastal Del Norte; Northern Humboldt Interior |
| Effective: | 2026-02-24 @ 2:53 am -> 2026-02-24 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-24 @ 2:53 am -> 2026-02-24 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Eureka CA on 2026-02-24 @ 2:53 am |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued February 24 at 12:53AM PST until February 24 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Del Norte Coast, and Northern Humboldt Interior. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other debris on roadways. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. |
| Alert: | Flood Watch |
| Area(s): | Southeastern Mendocino Interior |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 10:21 pm -> 2026-02-25 @ 12:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-24 @ 4:00 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 11:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Eureka CA on 2026-02-23 @ 10:21 pm |
| Headline: | Flood Watch issued February 23 at 8:21PM PST until February 24 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA |
| Description: |
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in California... Russian River near Hopland affecting Southeastern Mendocino Interior zone. For the Russian River...including Hopland...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Russian River near Hopland. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon to Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flooding of Highway 175 is expected at the approaches to the Russian River bridge. Expect flooding of cropland on the right bank of river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM PST Monday the stage was 3.4 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | Northern Humboldt Coast |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 9:50 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 7:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-24 @ 5:00 am -> 2026-02-24 @ 7:00 am |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Eureka CA on 2026-02-23 @ 9:50 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Advisory issued February 23 at 7:50PM PST until February 24 at 5:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...High astronomical tides will cause minor flooding in low lying areas around Humboldt Bay. Up to half foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible near shorelines and tidal waterways. Between 8.7 and 8.9 feet MLLW at the North Spit tide gauge is predicted. * WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast County. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 5 AM PST Tuesday. High tide is at 4:10 AM at the Humboldt Bay North Spit tide gauge. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide. * IMPACTS...Flooding of low lying areas around Humboldt Bay including parks and roads with only isolated closures expected. Flooding will likely impact Jackson Ranch Road in the Arcata Bottoms and several roads in King Salmon. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Central Siskiyou County |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 3:05 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-23 @ 9:00 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Medford OR on 2026-02-23 @ 3:05 pm |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued February 23 at 1:05PM PST until February 24 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR |
| Description: |
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...The southern and central Shasta Valley in Siskiyou County, including Weed, Gazelle, Grenada, and portions of the Interstate 5 corridor. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Modoc County; Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County; Central and Eastern Lake County |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 3:05 pm -> 2026-02-25 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-23 @ 9:00 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Medford OR on 2026-02-23 @ 3:05 pm |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued February 23 at 1:05PM PST until February 25 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR |
| Description: |
* WHAT...South to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...The high terrain of the Warner Mountains, Hart Mountains, and Winter Rim, as well as areas in and around Valley Falls, Paisley, and Summer Lake, including Highway 31 in the Summer Lake area and highway 395 near Valley Falls. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. |
| Alert: | Lake Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 3:04 pm -> 2026-02-25 @ 9:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-23 @ 9:00 pm -> 2026-02-25 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Reno NV on 2026-02-23 @ 3:04 pm |
| Headline: | Lake Wind Advisory issued February 23 at 1:04PM PST until February 25 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and waves 2 to 5 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. |
| Alert: | High Surf Advisory |
| Area(s): | San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 1:32 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 11:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-23 @ 1:32 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 11:00 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on 2026-02-23 @ 1:32 pm |
| Headline: | High Surf Advisory issued February 23 at 11:32AM PST until February 24 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 12 with dangerous rip currents. Largest on northwest facing beaches. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Tuesday. * 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. |
| Alert: | Flood Watch |
| Area(s): | Southwestern Mendocino Interior; Southeastern Mendocino Interior; Northern Lake County; Southern Lake County |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 12:26 pm -> 2026-02-25 @ 12:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-24 @ 6:00 am -> 2026-02-24 @ 12:30 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Eureka CA on 2026-02-23 @ 12:26 pm |
| Headline: | Flood Watch issued February 23 at 10:26AM PST until February 24 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including the following areas, Southern Mendocino Interior, and Lake County * WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A prolonged duration of moderate to heavy rain is expected through Tuesday night. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood |
| Alert: | Flood Watch |
| Area(s): | Coastal Del Norte; Del Norte Interior; Northern Humboldt Coast; Southwestern Humboldt; Northern Humboldt Interior; Southern Humboldt Interior; Northern Trinity; Southern Trinity; Mendocino Coast; Northwestern Mendocino Interior; Northeastern Mendocino Interior |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 12:26 pm -> 2026-02-25 @ 12:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-24 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-02-24 @ 12:30 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Eureka CA on 2026-02-23 @ 12:26 pm |
| Headline: | Flood Watch issued February 23 at 10:26AM PST until February 24 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including the following areas, Del Norte County, Humboldt County, Trinity County, Mendocino Coast and Northern Mendocino County. * WHEN...From 10 PM PST this evening through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A prolonged duration of moderate to heavy rain is expected through Tuesday night. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood |
| Alert: | Flood Watch |
| Area(s): | Western Siskiyou County; Central Siskiyou County; South Central Oregon Coast; Curry County Coast; Central Douglas County; Eastern Curry County and Josephine County; Jackson County |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 11:33 am -> 2026-02-26 @ 12:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-24 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-02-24 @ 12:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Medford OR on 2026-02-23 @ 11:33 am |
| Headline: | Flood Watch issued February 23 at 9:33AM PST until February 25 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall and snowmelt is possible. * WHERE...Coos, Curry, Josephine, Jackson, western and central Douglas, and western Siskiyou counties, including all small drainages, creeks, and streams, especially those where melting snow may contribute to high run off. * WHEN...From this evening through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rain is expected today through Tuesday, and with high snow levels, snow melt from any residual snowpack in the hills and mountains may contribute to excessive run off, leading to rapid rises on area creeks and streams. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood |
| Alert: | Avalanche Watch |
| Area(s): | Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 10:36 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-23 @ 10:36 am -> 2026-02-24 @ 7:00 am |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Certainty: | Unknown |
| Urgency: | Unknown |
| Issued By: | NWS Reno NV on 2026-02-23 @ 10:36 am |
| Headline: | Avalanche Watch issued February 23 at 8:36AM PST by NWS Reno NV |
| Description: |
AVAREV The following message is transmitted at the request of the U.S. Forest Service Sierra Avalanche Center. The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WATCH for the following areas: NWS Reno NV - NVZ002 (Greater Lake Tahoe)...CAZ072 (Greater Lake Tahoe (CA)) * WHAT...HIGH avalanche danger is anticipated in the backcountry from late Monday night into early Wednesday morning. * WHERE...Central Sierra Nevada Mountains between Yuba Pass (Hwy 49) on the north and Ebbetts Pass (Hwy 4) on the south, including the greater Lake Tahoe area. This applies only to backcountry areas, not to ski areas and highways where avalanche mitigation programs exist. * WHEN...In effect from Mon 08:15 PST to Tue 05:00 PST. * IMPACTS...A significant, high elevation rain on snow event may cause widespread avalanche activity in the mountains. Large avalanches capable of burying or injuring people could occur in backcountry areas. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche conditions could occur in the backcountry. Traveling in, near, or below backcountry avalanche terrain during HIGH avalanche danger is not recommended. Consult https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/ or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center. |