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Updated:November 17, 2025 7:01 am PST

Flood Advisory FLOOD ADVISORY  
San Luis Obispo County

  Effective: Mon, 11/17 6:16am Severity: Minor
  Updated: November 17, 2025 7:01 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Mon, 11/17 9:15am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Luis Obispo, CA - Santa Barbara, CA
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including portions of
the following counties, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara.

* WHEN...Until 915 AM PST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas with
water over roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 611 AM PST, a cold front was push moderate to heavy rain
through the advisory area.Minor flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Minor mud and
debris flow are possible near recent burn scars including
western portion of the Gifford and the Lake burn scars.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Morro Bay, Santa Ynez,
Arroyo Grande, Nipomo, Cambria, Solvang, Vandenberg Space
Force Base, Orcutt, and Los Alamos.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
High Surf Advisory HIGH SURF ADVISORY  
San Luis Obispo County

  Effective: Mon, 11/17 1:56am Severity: Minor
  Updated: November 17, 2025 7:01 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Mon, 11/17 2:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Luis Obispo County Beaches - Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet with local sets to
13 feet. Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara
County Central Coast Beaches.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Tuesday.

* 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.

Information:
Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.
Wind Advisory WIND ADVISORY  
San Luis Obispo County

  Effective: Mon, 11/17 5:56am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: November 17, 2025 7:01 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Mon, 11/17 12:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Luis Obispo County Beaches - San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast - Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches - Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast - Santa Ynez Valley
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Central Coast and Santa Ynez Valley.

* WHEN...Until noon PST today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Windy conditions on wet soils may down trees
more easily.

Information:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Wind Advisory WIND ADVISORY  
San Luis Obispo County

  Effective: Mon, 11/17 5:56am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: November 17, 2025 7:01 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Mon, 11/17 12:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Luis Obispo County Mountains - Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range - Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range - Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Barbara County
Interior Mountains, and the Santa Ynez Mountains.

* WHEN...Until noon PST today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty cross winds may occur on area roadways,
including Highways 154 and 166. Windy conditions on wet soils may
down trees more easily.

Information:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Wind Advisory WIND ADVISORY  
San Luis Obispo County

  Effective: Mon, 11/17 5:56am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: November 17, 2025 7:01 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Mon, 11/17 12:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Cuyama Valley - Santa Lucia Mountains - San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Cuyama Valley, San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys,
and Santa Lucia Mountains.

* WHEN...Until noon PST today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty cross winds may occur on area roadways,
including Highways 41, 46, and 58.  Windy conditions on wet soils
may down trees more easily. conditions on wet soils may down trees
more easily.

Information:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Special Weather Statement SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT  
San Luis Obispo County

  Effective: Mon, 11/17 6:37am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: November 17, 2025 7:01 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Mon, 11/17 7:30am Certainty: Observed

Areas Affected: San Luis Obispo County Beaches - San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast - Santa Lucia Mountains - Southern Salinas Valley - San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys - San Luis Obispo County Mountains - Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches - Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast - Santa Ynez Valley - Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast - Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains - San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands
 
Alert Details:
At 635 AM PST, Doppler radar was tracking of strong storms along a
line extending from 13 miles east of Atascadero to 12 miles west of
Point Conception. Movement was east-southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Very weak tornado possible.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Moist soils may allow for trees to be
downed easier.

Locations impacted include...
Santa Maria...Lompoc...Point Conception...Arroyo Grande...Nipomo...
Vandenberg Space Force Base...Orcutt...Los Alamos...Oceano...
and Mission Hills.

Information:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in OXNARD.