Oakland, CA 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 Oakland.

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Wind Advisory issued November 13 at 10:03PM PST until November 14 at 6:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Frost Advisory issued November 13 at 10:03PM PST until November 14 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Temperatures of 33 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Cuyama Valley, and Ojai Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 13 at 8:53PM 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 11 inches at the higher elevations. * WHERE...A portion of central California. * 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 8:41PM 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 20 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.

High Surf Advisory issued November 13 at 8:41PM 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 20 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.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 13 at 8:41PM 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 20 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 8:41PM 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.

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 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.