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lake wind
San Bernardino County, CA

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PST /NOON MST/ TO 6 PM
PST /7 PM MST/ THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAS VEGAS HAS ISSUED A LAKE WIND
ADVISORY FOR THE LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA AS WELL AS THE
UPPER COLORADO RIVER VALLEY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PST
/NOON MST/ TO 6 PM PST /7 PM MST/ THURSDAY.

* WINDS: NORTH WINDS AT 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS FROM 35 TO 40 MPH.
ISOLATED STRONGER GUSTS ARE POSSIBLE IN CHANNELED AREAS AND OVER
THE OPEN WATERS.

* TIMING: WINDS WILL INCREASE DURING THE MID MORNING HOURS...PEAK
IN THE AFTERNOON BEFORE DECREASING IN THE EARLY EVENING.

* LOCATIONS: LAKE MEAD...LAKE MOHAVE AND THE COLORADO RIVER NEAR
LAUGHLIN...BULLHEAD CITY AND NEEDLES.

* IMPACTS: BOATERS IN THE WIND ADVISORY AREA SHOULD USE CAUTION
WHEN VENTURING ONTO AREA LAKES. THESE WINDS WILL MAKE OPEN
WATERS OF LAKES ROUGH AND HAZARDOUS...AND MAY RESULT IN HIGH
WAVES WHICH MAY TIP OR SWAMP SMALLER CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A LAKE WIND ADVISORY INDICATES THAT WINDS WILL CAUSE ROUGH CHOP ON
AREA LAKES. SMALL BOATS WILL BE ESPECIALLY PRONE TO CAPSIZING. BOATERS
SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION IF VENTURING OUT ONTO AREA LAKES DURING
THE ADVISORY PERIOD...OR CONSIDER POSTPONING THEIR ACTIVITIES UNTIL
AFTER THE WINDS SUBSIDE. AVOID THE OPEN WATER AND STAY CLOSE TO
SHORE OR IN PROTECTED COVES AND INLETS.



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high surf
San Luis Obispo County, CA

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 PM PST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS ISSUED A
HIGH SURF ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO
6 PM PST FRIDAY.

* SURF...7 TO 10 FEET WITH MAX SETS TO 13 FEET IS EXPECTED ALONG
EXPOSED WEST AND NORTHWEST FACING BEACHES.

* TIMING...THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...PEAKING
THURSDAY.

* IMPACTS...LARGE SURF CREATES A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. OCEAN
ACTIVITIES WILL BE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS FOR ANYONE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING RIP CURRENTS AND LOCALIZED BEACH
EROSION.

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Santa Barbara County, CA

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 PM PST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS ISSUED A
HIGH SURF ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO
6 PM PST FRIDAY.

* SURF...7 TO 10 FEET WITH MAX SETS TO 13 FEET IS EXPECTED ALONG
EXPOSED WEST AND NORTHWEST FACING BEACHES.

* TIMING...THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...PEAKING
THURSDAY.

* IMPACTS...LARGE SURF CREATES A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. OCEAN
ACTIVITIES WILL BE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS FOR ANYONE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING RIP CURRENTS AND LOCALIZED BEACH
EROSION.

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wind
Alameda County, CA

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* TIMING: 4 AM THURSDAY THROUGH 6 PM THURSDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS FROM 45 TO 50
MPH.

* LOCATION: THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR ABOVE 1000 FEET
ACROSS THE EAST BAY HILLS OF ALAMEDA AND CONTRA COSTA COUNTY.

* IMPACTS: DOWNED TREES AND BRANCHES COULD LEAD TO DOWNED POWER
LINES AND ASSOCIATED POWER OUTAGES. SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS AND
USE EXTRA CARE WITH ANY OUTDOOR BURNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS
THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

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Contra Costa County, CA

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* TIMING: 4 AM THURSDAY THROUGH 6 PM THURSDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS FROM 45 TO 50
MPH.

* LOCATION: THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR ABOVE 1000 FEET
ACROSS THE EAST BAY HILLS OF ALAMEDA AND CONTRA COSTA COUNTY.

* IMPACTS: DOWNED TREES AND BRANCHES COULD LEAD TO DOWNED POWER
LINES AND ASSOCIATED POWER OUTAGES. SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS AND
USE EXTRA CARE WITH ANY OUTDOOR BURNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS
THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

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Marin County, CA

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* TIMING: 4 AM THURSDAY THROUGH 6 PM THURSDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS FROM 45 TO 50
MPH.

* LOCATION: THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR ABOVE 1000 FEET...
ESPECIALLY IN THE HILLS OF EASTERN NAPA COUNTY.

* IMPACTS: DOWNED TREES AND BRANCHES COULD LEAD TO DOWNED POWER
LINES AND ASSOCIATED POWER OUTAGES. SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS AND
USE EXTRA CARE WITH ANY OUTDOOR BURNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS
THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

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Napa County, CA

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* TIMING: 4 AM THURSDAY THROUGH 6 PM THURSDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS FROM 45 TO 50
MPH.

* LOCATION: THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR ABOVE 1000 FEET...
ESPECIALLY IN THE HILLS OF EASTERN NAPA COUNTY.

* IMPACTS: DOWNED TREES AND BRANCHES COULD LEAD TO DOWNED POWER
LINES AND ASSOCIATED POWER OUTAGES. SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS AND
USE EXTRA CARE WITH ANY OUTDOOR BURNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS
THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

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Sacramento County, CA

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM PST
THURSDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM PST THURSDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WITH SPEEDS OF 20 TO 30 MPH AND GUSTS
TO 40 MPH ARE FORECAST FOR MUCH OF THE DAY THURSDAY WITH GUSTS
UP TO 45 MPH POSSIBLE OVER LAKE COUNTY.

* TIMING: THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO OCCUR BETWEEN 4
AM AND 6 PM THURSDAY.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: STOCKTON...MODESTO...CHICO...REDDING...
LAKEPORT...ALDER SPRINGS

* IMPACTS: DIFFICULTY DRIVING ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE
VEHICLES. LOOSE DEBRIS CAN BE BLOWN AWAY...POSSIBLY INTO
ROADWAYS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 25 MPH OR HIGHER
WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH OR HIGHER ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG
CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE
VEHICLES. LOOSE DEBRIS CAN ALSO BE BLOWN INTO ROADWAYS. USE EXTRA
CAUTION.

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San Joaquin County, CA

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM PST
THURSDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM PST THURSDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WITH SPEEDS OF 20 TO 30 MPH AND GUSTS
TO 40 MPH ARE FORECAST FOR MUCH OF THE DAY THURSDAY WITH GUSTS
UP TO 45 MPH POSSIBLE OVER LAKE COUNTY.

* TIMING: THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO OCCUR BETWEEN 4
AM AND 6 PM THURSDAY.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: STOCKTON...MODESTO...CHICO...REDDING...
LAKEPORT...ALDER SPRINGS

* IMPACTS: DIFFICULTY DRIVING ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE
VEHICLES. LOOSE DEBRIS CAN BE BLOWN AWAY...POSSIBLY INTO
ROADWAYS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 25 MPH OR HIGHER
WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH OR HIGHER ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG
CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE
VEHICLES. LOOSE DEBRIS CAN ALSO BE BLOWN INTO ROADWAYS. USE EXTRA
CAUTION.

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Santa Barbara County, CA

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS ISSUED A
WIND ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM PST THURSDAY.

* WINDS...NORTH 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH...STRONGEST
THROUGH AND BELOW PASSES AND CANYONS OF THE SANTA YNEZ RANGE.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE BETWEEN 8 PM TONIGHT AND 8
AM THURSDAY.

* IMPACTS...GUSTY CROSS WINDS WILL MAKE TRAVELLING
DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...
ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

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Santa Clara County, CA

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* TIMING: 4 AM THURSDAY THROUGH 6 PM THURSDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS FROM 45 TO 50
MPH.

* LOCATION: THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR ABOVE 1000 FEET
ACROSS THE EAST BAY HILLS OF ALAMEDA AND CONTRA COSTA COUNTY.

* IMPACTS: DOWNED TREES AND BRANCHES COULD LEAD TO DOWNED POWER
LINES AND ASSOCIATED POWER OUTAGES. SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS AND
USE EXTRA CARE WITH ANY OUTDOOR BURNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS
THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

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Solano County, CA

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM PST
THURSDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM PST THURSDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WITH SPEEDS OF 20 TO 30 MPH AND GUSTS
TO 40 MPH ARE FORECAST FOR MUCH OF THE DAY THURSDAY WITH GUSTS
UP TO 45 MPH POSSIBLE OVER LAKE COUNTY.

* TIMING: THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO OCCUR BETWEEN 4
AM AND 6 PM THURSDAY.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: STOCKTON...MODESTO...CHICO...REDDING...
LAKEPORT...ALDER SPRINGS

* IMPACTS: DIFFICULTY DRIVING ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE
VEHICLES. LOOSE DEBRIS CAN BE BLOWN AWAY...POSSIBLY INTO
ROADWAYS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 25 MPH OR HIGHER
WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH OR HIGHER ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG
CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE
VEHICLES. LOOSE DEBRIS CAN ALSO BE BLOWN INTO ROADWAYS. USE EXTRA
CAUTION.

&&

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Sonoma County, CA

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* TIMING: 4 AM THURSDAY THROUGH 6 PM THURSDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS FROM 45 TO 50
MPH.

* LOCATION: THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR ABOVE 1000 FEET...
ESPECIALLY IN THE HILLS OF EASTERN NAPA COUNTY.

* IMPACTS: DOWNED TREES AND BRANCHES COULD LEAD TO DOWNED POWER
LINES AND ASSOCIATED POWER OUTAGES. SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS AND
USE EXTRA CARE WITH ANY OUTDOOR BURNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS
THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

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Stanislaus County, CA

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM PST
THURSDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM PST THURSDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WITH SPEEDS OF 20 TO 30 MPH AND GUSTS
TO 40 MPH ARE FORECAST FOR MUCH OF THE DAY THURSDAY WITH GUSTS
UP TO 45 MPH POSSIBLE OVER LAKE COUNTY.

* TIMING: THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO OCCUR BETWEEN 4
AM AND 6 PM THURSDAY.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: STOCKTON...MODESTO...CHICO...REDDING...
LAKEPORT...ALDER SPRINGS

* IMPACTS: DIFFICULTY DRIVING ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE
VEHICLES. LOOSE DEBRIS CAN BE BLOWN AWAY...POSSIBLY INTO
ROADWAYS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 25 MPH OR HIGHER
WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH OR HIGHER ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG
CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE
VEHICLES. LOOSE DEBRIS CAN ALSO BE BLOWN INTO ROADWAYS. USE EXTRA
CAUTION.

&&

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Central Coast Forecast

Today's Forecast

Today's Forecast Image
  • 74°
  • 44°

...Offshore Flow Next Few Days, Warmer Weather with Lots of Sunshine on the Way...

Waking up to a few high clouds and patchy fog on your Wednesday. We will clear things out revealing sunny skies with temperatures on the increase. Temps near the coast will max out in the low to mid 70's with inland areas in the mid to upper 70's. Overnight lows will be in the 40's under mostly clear skies with sunshine and warm temps on Thursday.

A strong ridge continues over the Eastern Pacific with a strong high over Nevada. This combined with lower pressure near the coast will gradually clear the stratus overnight. Lots of sunshine on Wednesday except for occasional high clouds. Temperatures will again go up another 5 to 10 degrees over most of the Central Coast with some high temperatures reaching into the low 80s.

Another weather system will move into British Columbia on Wednesday night, but the ridge builds quickly behind it Thursday and Friday. High pressure will be reinforced over the Great Basin. So Temperatures will continue above normal through Friday with weak offshore winds. 

By the weekend a deep trough will develop over the Pacific Northwest and over the Great Basin, replacing the High pressure. This will turn the flow back onshore and bring some clouds and cooler temperatures to the Central Coast. The upper trough will begin to move east on Monday and Tuesday, but temperatures will continue on the cool side.

Dry weather is forecast to continue thorough the end of the month. The outlook for the Feb 27th through Mar 6th: calls for Below Normal Temperatures and Near or Below Normal Precipitation. 

Updated by Weather Forecaster Cassandra Jones Wednesday @ 5:20am

6-Day Forecast: Santa Maria

Wednesday
Wednesday's Forecast Image
  • 74°
  • 44°

Sunny

Thursday
Thursday's Forecast Image
  • 72°
  • 46°

Sunny

Friday
Friday's Forecast Image
  • 70°
  • 48°

Sunny

Saturday
Saturday's Forecast Image
  • 64°
  • 46°

Partly Cloudy

Sunday
Sunday's Forecast Image
  • 62°
  • 42°

Partly Cloudy

Monday
Monday's Forecast Image
  • 62°
  • 40°

Mostly Sunny

Currently in Santa Maria as of

  • 78°(Feels like 75°)
  • Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: NE @ 15 mph, gusting to 23 mph
  • Barometer: 30.05 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:40
  • Sunset: 17:51
  • Humidity: 19%
  • UV Index: 10.00

Currently in San Luis Obispo as of

  • 78°(Feels like 77°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: VRB @ 6 mph
  • Barometer: 30.05 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:41
  • Sunset: 17:51
  • Humidity: 32%
  • UV Index: 10.00

Currently in Santa Barbara as of

  • 68°(Feels like 68°)
  • Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: CM @ 0 mph
  • Barometer: 29.96 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:37
  • Sunset: 17:49
  • Humidity: 32%
  • UV Index: 10.00

Currently in Paso Robles as of

  • 77°(Feels like 76°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: E @ 7 mph
  • Barometer: 30.08 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:42
  • Sunset: 17:51
  • Humidity: 28%
  • UV Index: 10.00

Currently in Lompoc as of

  • 73°(Feels like 73°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: NNW @ 9 mph
  • Barometer: 30.04 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:40
  • Sunset: 17:51
  • Humidity: 33%
  • UV Index: 10.00

Currently in Vandenberg AFB as of

  • 66°(Feels like 65°)
  • Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: NNW @ 21 mph, gusting to 26 mph
  • Barometer: 30.05 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:41
  • Sunset: 17:52
  • Humidity: 47%
  • UV Index: 10.00

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