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Updated:November 17, 2025 10:46 am PST

Flood Advisory FLOOD ADVISORY  
San Luis Obispo County

Effective: Mon, 11/17 9:09am Severity: Minor
Updated: November 17, 2025 10:46 am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Mon, 11/17 12:00pm Certainty: Likely

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

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST.

* IMPACTS...Minor mud and debris flow are possible near recent burn
scars including western portion of the Gifford and the Lake burn
scars. Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water
over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is
occurring or is imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 901 AM PST, Rainfall rates across the advisory area are
expected to be between 0.25 to 0.50 inches per hour. There is
a slight chance of thunderstorms which could produce locally
higher rates. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Morro
Bay, Pismo Beach, Santa Ynez, Point Conception, Arroyo
Grande, Nipomo, Cambria, Solvang, Vandenberg Space Force
Base, Orcutt, Los Alamos, Highway 101 through Gaviota State
Park, Refugio State Beach, El Capitan State Beach, Isla Vista
and Point Piedras Blancas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Information:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
High Surf Advisory HIGH SURF ADVISORY  
San Luis Obispo County

Effective: Mon, 11/17 1:56am Severity: Minor
Updated: November 17, 2025 10:46 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 10:46 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 10:46 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 10:46 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.