Ventura Harbor Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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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 Ventura Harbor.

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High Surf Advisory issued November 15 at 9:35PM PST until November 16 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 13 feet are expected today and tonight, with local sets to 15 feet. High surf will slowly subside Saturday morning. There is a high risk of dangerous rip currents through Saturday. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until noon 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...Minor coastal flooding is possible on west and northwest-facing beaches a couple of hours on either side of the high tide Saturday morning. High tide Saturday morning is between 8:30 AM and 910 AM PST.

High Surf Advisory issued November 15 at 9:35PM PST until November 16 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet are expected today and tonight, with local sets to 9 feet. High surf will slowly subside Saturday morning. There is a high risk of dangerous rip currents through Saturday. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Until noon 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...There may be some nuisance to minor coastal flooding on exposed west-facing beaches a couple of hours on either side of the high tide Saturday morning. High tide Saturday morning is around 830 AM PST.

Beach Hazards Statement issued November 15 at 9:35PM PST until November 16 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet will continue through early Saturday morning. There is a high risk of dangerous rip currents through Saturday. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Saturday morning. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may be some nuisance to minor coastal flooding on exposed west-facing beaches a couple of hours on either side of the high tide Saturday morning. High tide Saturday morning is around 830 AM PST.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 15 at 9:35PM PST until November 16 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...High astronomical tides will cause minor flooding in low lying areas around Humboldt Bay. Up to one half foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible near shorelines and tidal waterways. Between 8.8 and 9.0 feet MLLW at the North Spit tide gauge is predicted. * WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast County. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 1 PM PST Saturday.. High tide is at 11 am at the Humboldt Bay North Spit tide gauge. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide. * IMPACTS...Flooding of low lying areas around Humboldt Bay including parks and roads with only isolated closures expected. Flooding will likely impact Jackson Ranch Road in the Arcata Bottoms and several roads in King Salmon.

Beach Hazards Statement issued November 15 at 9:32PM PST until November 16 at 10:00AM PST by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Surf of 4 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet for Orange County beaches and sets to 8 feet for San Diego County beaches. A high risk of rip currents for all beaches. High astronomical tides of about 7 feet. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through late Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Increased risk of drowning due to elevated surf and strong rip currents. Minor flooding of low-lying beach areas and parking lots possible due to tidal overflow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of high astronomical tides and elevated surf will lead to a threat of minor coastal flooding Saturday morning. Strong rip currents and high surf will lead to hazardous swimming conditions.

Freeze Warning issued November 15 at 9:19PM PST until November 16 at 8:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures 29 to 32 expected. * WHERE...Del Norte Interior, Northern Humboldt Interior, Southeastern Mendocino Interior, and Southern Lake. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Frost Advisory issued November 15 at 9:19PM PST until November 16 at 8:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Del Norte, Humboldt, and Mendocino Coast. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Wind Advisory issued November 15 at 8:17PM PST until November 16 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways affected include, but are not limited to Highway 14, Highway 178, and Highway 58.

High Surf Advisory issued November 15 at 8:13PM 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. * WHEN...Until 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.

High Surf Advisory issued November 15 at 8:13PM PST until November 16 at 11:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor 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...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, bayshore along the San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay. For the High Surf Advisory, all Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM PST Monday. San Francisco highest tides are Friday 6.95 ft at 10:04 am, Saturday 7.01 ft at 10:43 am, Sunday 6.89 ft at 11:26 am and Monday 6.60 ft at 12:11 pm. For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. For the High Surf Advisory, 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.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 15 at 8:13PM PST until November 18 at 4:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...San Francisco Bay Shoreline Counties along the immediate San Francisco Bay. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday. San Francisco highest tides are Friday 6.95 ft at 10:04 am, Saturday 7.01 ft at 10:43 am, Sunday 6.89 ft at 11:26 am and Monday 6.60 ft at 12:11 pm. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 15 at 8:13PM PST until November 18 at 4:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor 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...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, bayshore along the San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay. For the High Surf Advisory, all Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM PST Monday. San Francisco highest tides are Friday 6.95 ft at 10:04 am, Saturday 7.01 ft at 10:43 am, Sunday 6.89 ft at 11:26 am and Monday 6.60 ft at 12:11 pm. For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. For the High Surf Advisory, 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.

Wind Advisory issued November 15 at 8:06PM PST until November 16 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Northwest to north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Gusty cross winds nay occur on area roadways, including Interstate 5.

Wind Advisory issued November 15 at 8:06PM PST until November 16 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued November 15 at 8:06PM PST until November 16 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Northwest to north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Gusty cross winds will occur on area roadways, including Highways 101 and 154.

Wind Advisory issued November 15 at 12:12PM PST until November 16 at 1:00AM PST by NWS Phoenix AZ

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County, and Western Imperial County. * WHEN...Until 1 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.

Freeze Warning issued November 15 at 11:49AM PST until November 16 at 8:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected. * WHERE...Most of San Benito County and the Cholame Hills in Southeast Monterey County, North Bay Interior Mountains, North Bay Interior Valleys, and Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals.

Frost Advisory issued November 15 at 11:49AM PST until November 16 at 8:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 31 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, and Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Cold Conditions can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.