Brea Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Brea.

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Special Weather Statement issued November 13 at 7:39PM PST by NWS Eureka CA

At 737 PM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Orick, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Hail and wind could impact Highway 101, making it difficult to travel. Locations impacted include... Orick, Trinidad, and Westhaven-Moonstone.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 13 at 2:57PM PST until November 13 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northern Trinity. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 13 at 2:08PM PST until November 15 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

* WHAT...Snow expected above 5500 feet. Total snow accumulations through Friday between 6 and 12 inches, with locally higher amounts around 15 to 18 inches over the peaks. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park above 5500 feet. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slick travel conditions, snow covered roads, chain controls, and travel delays. These hazardous conditions may impact commutes today through Friday. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will persist through this evening, with a brief break tomorrow morning. Additional periods of scattered snow showers are expected midday Thursday through Friday. Snow levels are around 5500-6000 feet, and will lower to 4500-5500 feet by Thursday night.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 13 at 12:58PM PST until November 15 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches and up to 10 inches at the higher elevations. * WHERE...The Sierra Nevada mountains and Yosemite Valley. * WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.

High Surf Advisory issued November 13 at 12:57PM PST until November 16 at 11:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT... Large breaking waves of 12 to 15 ft with up to 18 ft along steep NW facing beaches. * WHERE...Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Northern Monterey Bay and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast Counties. * WHEN... 7 AM Thursday to 11 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Large waves can sweep across the beach without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches. Sudden immersion in cold water can result in cold water shock even for the most experienced swimmers. Cold water shock can result in dramatic changes in breathing, heart rate and blood pressure, greatly increasing the risk of drowning in rough open waters. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwest facing beaches are most at risk for large turbulent shore break and strong currents.

High Surf Advisory issued November 13 at 12:57PM PST until November 16 at 11:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT... For the Coastal Flood Advisory, coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 12 to 15 ft with up to 18 ft along steep NW facing beaches. * WHERE...San Francisco County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM Thursday to 4 PM PST Monday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 AM Thursday to 11 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Large waves can sweep across the beach without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches. Sudden immersion in cold water can result in cold water shock even for the most experienced swimmers. Cold water shock can result in dramatic changes in breathing, heart rate and blood pressure, greatly increasing the risk of drowning in rough open waters. For the coastal flood advisory, flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwest facing beaches are most at risk for large turbulent shore break and strong currents.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 13 at 12:57PM PST until November 18 at 4:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT... For the Coastal Flood Advisory, coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 12 to 15 ft with up to 18 ft along steep NW facing beaches. * WHERE...San Francisco County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM Thursday to 4 PM PST Monday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 AM Thursday to 11 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Large waves can sweep across the beach without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches. Sudden immersion in cold water can result in cold water shock even for the most experienced swimmers. Cold water shock can result in dramatic changes in breathing, heart rate and blood pressure, greatly increasing the risk of drowning in rough open waters. For the coastal flood advisory, flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwest facing beaches are most at risk for large turbulent shore break and strong currents.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 13 at 12:57PM PST until November 18 at 4:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...North Bay Interior Valleys and San Francisco Bay Shoreline Counties along the San Francisco Bay. * WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 4 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.

High Surf Advisory issued November 13 at 12:14PM PST until November 13 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet, highest on west and northwest-facing beaches. There will be widespread dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening. * 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...Minor coastal flooding is possible on west and northwest-facing beaches a couple of hours on either side of the high tide this morning, which is around 720 AM PST.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 13 at 2:03AM PST until November 13 at 11:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Wet snow above 6500 feet. Snow accumulations 1 to 4 inches on the west side of Tahoe and up to 2 inches on the east side of Tahoe. Winds gusting up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions may impact the Wednesday evening commute, especially across Donner and Echo summits. Very strong winds and snow will significantly reduce visibility as times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake Tahoe waters will be rough and hazardous with wave heights 2 to 4 feet.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 13 at 2:03AM PST until November 13 at 11:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Wet snow above 5500 feet. Snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches west of Highway 395. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 11 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, especially across Fredonyer Summit and Yuba Pass. The hazardous conditions may impact the Wednesday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.