Air Quality Alert issued February 25 at 3:29PM EST by NWS Columbia SC
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particulates for Aiken, Barnwell, Edgefield, McCormick counties in South Carolina, along with Columbia and Richmond counties in Georgia. A code orange Air Quality Alert means that the fine particulate concentrations within the specified areas may approach or exceed unhealthy standards for individuals sensitive to particle pollution. High pressure over the southeast U.S. will continue to dominate the region and minimize smoke dispersion from numerous controlled burns in South Carolina and Georgia. Stable conditions and very little wind will enhance the noticeability of smoke, especially in
Red Flag Warning issued February 25 at 2:27PM MST until February 26 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
...A Red Flag Warning has been issued for the San Luis Valley from 1 PM to 8 PM Wednesday... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM MST Wednesday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 224. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Beach Hazards Statement issued February 25 at 7:11PM PST until February 26 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. * WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. * 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.
High Surf Advisory issued February 25 at 7:11PM PST until February 26 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PST 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...There is a brief lull in the surf on Wednesday, but the surf builds again into Thursday. This High Surf Advisory will likely need to be extended.
Wind Advisory issued February 25 at 6:09PM PST until February 26 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
High Surf Advisory issued February 25 at 1:28PM PST until February 26 at 4:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Large northwest swell will result in breaking waves of 20 to 25 feet along north and west facing beaches. * WHERE...Coastal San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, where currents will be stronger
Beach Hazards Statement issued February 25 at 1:28PM PST until February 26 at 4:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...A long period westerly swell will result in an increased risk of sneaker waves and rip currents. Breaking waves up to 15 feet along favored break points. * WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, where currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can also carry driftwood logs and other debris.
Flood Warning issued February 25 at 8:44PM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Arkansas... Ouachita River At Felsenthal Lock and Dam affecting Union and Ashley Counties. For the Ouachita River...including Felsenthal Lock and Dam, Monroe, Columbia...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ouachita River at Felsenthal Lock and Dam. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 71.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 65.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 72.1 feet Friday morning. - Flood stage is 70.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued February 25 at 8:37PM CST by NWS Little Rock AR
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Arkansas... Ouachita River At Thatcher L&D affecting Bradley, Union and Calhoun Counties. For the Ouachita River...including Jones Mill Dcp, Arkadelphia, Camden, Thatcher L&D...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ouachita River at Thatcher L&D. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 85.0 feet, There may be some County roads along the river flooded, requiring lengthy detours. River is high and swift, boaters should be very cautious. Access to many oil and gas rigs will be by boat only. Levee gates should be closed. *
Flood Advisory issued February 25 at 7:56PM CST until March 5 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Memphis TN
...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Arkansas...Mississippi... Mississippi River at Tunica Mhoon Landing For the Lower Mississippi River...including Tiptonville, Caruthersville, Osceola, Memphis, Tunica Mhoon Landing, Helena... elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Tunica Mhoon Landing. * WHEN...Until Wednesday, March 05. * IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, Nel-Wyn Park at Tunica Lake begins to flood. The entrance road to Tunica River Park is flooded. Camp lots south of Flower Lake are flooding, along with an extensive area of farmland at Ashley Point across from Mhoon Landing. The camp at