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Fire Weather Watch issued February 28 at 3:40PM EST until March 1 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Columbia SC

The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a Fire Weather Watch for strong winds and very low relative humidities, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Chesterfield, McCormick, Newberry, Fairfield, Kershaw, Edgefield, Saluda, Lexington, Richland, Lee, Aiken, Sumter, Barnwell, Calhoun, Clarendon, Lincoln, Bamberg, McDuffie, Columbia, Richmond, Burke, Northern Lancaster, Southern Lancaster, Northwestern Orangeburg, Central Orangeburg and Southeastern Orangeburg. * TIMING...11 am through 8 pm. * WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Mid 70s.
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Fire Weather Watch issued February 28 at 1:04PM EST until March 1 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...New Castle, Kent, Inland Sussex, Delaware Beaches, Kent MD, Queen Annes, Talbot and Caroline. * TIMING...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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Coastal Flood Statement issued February 28 at 3:45PM EST until March 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield County. In New York, Southern Westchester County. * WHEN...With the high tide cycle close to midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...It is possible tides remain below minor flood thresholds.
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Air Quality Alert issued February 28 at 5:16PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

* WHAT...The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust. * WHERE...Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...Saturday, March 1, 2025 through Monday, March 3, 2025. * IMPACTS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant
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Beach Hazards Statement issued February 28 at 3:33PM PST until March 2 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM PST this evening through Sunday morning. . * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.
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Beach Hazards Statement issued February 28 at 1:45PM PST until February 28 at 10:00PM PST by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Elevated surf of 4 to 7 feet with local sets to 8 feet, and dangerous rip currents. Highest surf will be in southern San Diego County. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf will lower slightly Saturday but then increase again Sunday, with hazardous swimming conditions likely Sunday and Monday.
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High Surf Advisory issued February 28 at 1:43PM PST until March 1 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet with local sets to 15 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Saturday. * 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...The Surf Advisory may need to be extended as seas are expected to remain elevated over the next several days.
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Beach Hazards Statement issued February 28 at 1:43PM PST until February 28 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Elevated surf of 4 to 6 feet on west facing beaches with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Through this 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.
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Air Quality Alert issued February 28 at 1:41PM PST by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust. * WHERE...in the . Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...from 4 AM Saturday to 7 AM Sunday. * IMPACTS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who
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Wind Advisory issued February 28 at 12:51PM PST until March 3 at 4:00PM PST by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph expected on the desert slopes of the San Diego county mountains. West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph, locally up to 60 mph in the deserts. * WHERE...San Diego County Deserts and San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 4 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a brief break in winds late Saturday night into Sunday