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Updated:January 2, 2026 8:01 am PST

Wind Advisory WIND ADVISORY  
San Luis Obispo County

  Effective: Fri, 1/2 1:00am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: January 2, 2026 8:01 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Fri, 1/2 1:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys - San Luis Obispo County Mountains
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40
to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys and San Luis
Obispo County Mountains.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 PM 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...Wet soils will increase the likelihood of
damage due to fallen trees.

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: Fri, 1/2 1:00am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: January 2, 2026 8:01 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Fri, 1/2 1:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Santa Lucia Mountains
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45
to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Santa Lucia Mountains.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 6 PM 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...Wet soils will increase the likelihood of
damage due to fallen trees.

Information:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Beach Hazards Statement BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT  
San Luis Obispo County

  Effective: Fri, 1/2 1:06am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: January 2, 2026 8:01 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Fri, 1/2 3:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands - San Luis Obispo County Beaches - Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches - Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast - Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast - Ventura County Beaches - Malibu Coast - Los Angeles County Beaches
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated
surf expected. Minor coastal overflows possible due to
abnormally high tides between 7.0 and 7.5 feet and gusty
southerly winds.

* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, San Luis Obispo
County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches,
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County
Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and
Los Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at
beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal
ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No
significant damage is expected. 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...Peak high tides are expected between 7 am
and 8 am Friday, shifting to between 9 am and 10 am by Sunday.
There is a moderate chance for Coastal Flood Advisories and/or
High Surf Advisories to be issued for this weekend as another
storm system will likely generate strong winds accompanied by a
larger swell.

Information:
Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.