Beach Hazards Statement issued December 28 at 11:35AM PST until December 29 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet. Local to 7 feet where surf is highest on west-facing beaches. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued December 28 at 11:35AM PST until December 28 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet with local sets up to 18 feet. Surf subsiding to 8 to 11 feet Sunday afternoon through Monday night. Surf will be highest across west-facing beaches. Strong and dangerous rip currents are expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until 3 AM 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. * ADDITIONAL
Special Weather Statement issued December 27 at 11:35AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Locations beneath the band of rain lifting from south to north along the I-35 corridor have displayed significant visibility improvements over the past few hours. It's likely that locations in western Wisconsin will undergo further improvements as the shield of rain moves in this afternoon. While the overall scenario is looking better from a fog standpoint, those driving should be aware that areas of low visibility remain possible prior to the arrival of persistent rainfall.
Air Quality Alert issued December 26 at 11:35AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued a mandatory wood-burning ban for residents in the South Coast Air Basin. The No-Burn rule bans burning wood, pellets, and manufactured fire logs in any indoor or outdoor wood-burning device. * WHERE...The South Coast Air Basin, which includes Orange County and non-desert portions of Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. No-Burn Day alerts do not apply to areas above 3,000 feet in elevation, the Coachella Valley, or the High Desert. Homes that rely on wood as a sole source of heat, low-income households and those without natural gas service also are exempt
Dense Fog Advisory issued December 24 at 11:35AM CST until December 24 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional fog is expected to develop after sunset, and will likely become dense through Christmas morning.
Dense Fog Advisory issued December 24 at 11:35AM CST until December 24 at 1:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX
* WHAT...Visibility 1/4 mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Carson, Gray, and Roberts Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Main area of dense fog extends along Highway 60 from near Miami to Pampa and Panhandle.
Dense Fog Advisory issued December 24 at 11:35AM CST until December 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Visibilities will slowly improve through early afternoon. However brief drops below 1 mile will still be possible. Additional fog is expected to develop after sunset, and will likely become dense through Christmas morning.