Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
232 PM PDT Tue Aug 11 2026
PZZ470-475-120545-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-260813T1600Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
232 PM PDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
10 to 12 feet.
* WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from
10 to 60 nm and Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA
from 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
1018 PM PDT Mon Aug 10 2026
CAZ006-506-508-529-530-120700-
/O.CON.KMTR.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260813T0900Z/
San Francisco-North Bay Interior Valleys-
San Francisco Bay Shoreline-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
1018 PM PDT Mon Aug 10 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Up to 1.6 ft of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Francisco Bay, San
Pablo Bay, and Monterey Bay.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide
is expected to be 1.6 ft above normal (7.44 ft MLLW) at 10:57 PM
Tuesday 8/11 and 1.4 ft above normal (7.24 ft MLLW) at 11:49 PM
Wednesday 8/12. These predictions include both astronomical
tides and roughly 3-6 inches of additional water mainly from a
combination of thermal expansion and accumulated sea level rise
since the tidal datum was established (1983- 2001). High tide
varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast
and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
258 PM PDT Tue Aug 11 2026
PZZ570-120600-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-260813T1600Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
258 PM PDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 8 to 11 ft.
* WHERE...Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
258 PM PDT Tue Aug 11 2026
PZZ571-120600-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0093.260812T0400Z-260812T2200Z/
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM-
258 PM PDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 6 to 11 ft expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM PDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/sanfrancisco
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
232 PM PDT Tue Aug 11 2026
PZZ450-455-120545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-260813T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
232 PM PDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 6 to 11 feet.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino
CA out 10 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt.
Arena CA out 10 nm.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Reno NV
222 PM PDT Tue Aug 11 2026
CAZ073-NVZ001-122300-
/O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0004.260812T2100Z-260814T0400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Mina, Mammoth Lakes, Yerington, Schurz, Lee
Vining, Bridgeport, Coleville, Smith Valley, and Hawthorne
222 PM PDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central California, including the
following area, Mono County and western Nevada, including the
following area, Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in rock, mud, and debris
flows in and near steep terrain, and poorly drained urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rain from thunderstorms primarily during the afteroon and
evening hours Wednesday and Thursday.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
$$
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Reno NV
222 PM PDT Tue Aug 11 2026
NVZ003-122300-
/O.EXT.KREV.FA.A.0004.260812T2100Z-260814T0400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Gardnerville, Verdi, Sparks, and Virginia
City
222 PM PDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of western Nevada, including the following area,
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. This includes the Bug and
Stallion Fires.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in rock, mud, and debris
flows in and near active fire perimeters, steep terrain, and poorly
drained urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rain from thunderstorms primarily during the afteroon and
evening hours Wednesday and Thursday.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
$$
Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1019 AM PDT Tue Aug 11 2026
CAZ270>272-278-NVZ458-122100-
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.A.0007.260813T1200Z-260814T0400Z/
Surprise Valley California-
Western Lassen, Eastern Plumas, and Eastern Sierra Counties-
Greater Lake Tahoe and Truckee Area-Eastern Lassen County-
Northern Washoe County-
1019 AM PDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING FOR THE POTENTIAL FOR NEW FIRE STARTS DUE TO
LIGHTNING...
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for thunderstorms and strong outflow winds, which is in
effect from late Wednesday night through Thursday evening.
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 270 Surprise Valley
California, Fire Weather Zone 271 Western Lassen, Eastern
Plumas, and Eastern Sierra Counties, Fire Weather Zone 272
Greater Lake Tahoe and Truckee Area, Fire Weather Zone 278
Eastern Lassen County, Fire Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe
County.
* Thunderstorms...Thunderstorm chances increase to 15 to 30
percent for Thursday leading to lightning strikes on dry fuels.
Thunderstorms may also produce hail and periods of moderate to
heavy rainfall.
* Outflow Winds...Up to 50 mph.
* Impacts...Lightning can create new fire starts and may combine
with strong outflow winds to cause a fire to rapidly grow in
size and intensity before first responders can contain them.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry
vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires.
Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for
updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips.
&&
$$
http://weather.gov/reno
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
957 AM PDT Tue Aug 11 2026
CAZ130-132-133-135-136-138-139-122300-
/O.NEW.KSTO.FW.A.0003.260813T1200Z-260814T0400Z/
Sierra (Tehama-Plumas) Above 3000 ft-Sierra (Yuba-Placer) 3000-
5000 ft-Sierra (Sierra-Placer) Above 5000 ft-Sierra 3000-5000 ft-
Sierra (El Dorado-Amador) Above 5000 ft-Sierra (Cal-Tuo) 3000-
5000 ft-Sierra (Cal-Tuo) Above 5000 ft-
957 AM PDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING FOR THUNDERSTORMS AND STRONG OUTFLOW WINDS FOR
FIRE ZONES 130,132,133,135,136,138 AND 139...
The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for thunderstorms and strong outflow winds, which
is in effect from late Wednesday night through Thursday evening.
* Affected Area...Fire Zone 130 Sierra (Tehama-Plumas) Above
3000 ft, Fire Zone 132 Sierra (Yuba-Placer) 3000-5000 ft, Fire
Zone 133 Sierra (Sierra-Placer) Above 5000 ft, Fire Zone 135
Sierra 3000-5000 ft, Fire Zone 136 Sierra (El Dorado-Amador)
Above 5000 ft, Fire Zone 138 Sierra (Cal-Tuo) 3000-5000 ft and
Fire Zone 139 Sierra (Cal-Tuo) Above 5000 ft.
* Thunderstorms...Isolated to scattered coverage of a mix of wet
and dry thunderstorms expected. Lightning strikes may also occur
outside of main precipitation cores.
* Outflow Winds...Gusty and erratic outflow winds could occur near
any thunderstorm development.
* Impacts...Lightning can create new fire starts and may combine
with strong outflow winds to cause a fire to rapidly grow in
size and intensity.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
&&
$$
http://weather.gov/sacramento
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Reno NV
632 PM PDT Tue Aug 11 2026
NVZ004-120230-
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake NV-
632 PM PDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT EASTERN CHURCHILL AND EASTERN
PERSHING COUNTIES THROUGH 730 PM PDT...
At 631 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking was tracking strong
thunderstorms ongoing across the Western Nevada Basin and Range.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, heavy rainfall, and blowing dust
downwind of dry sinks and playas.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Blowing dust could lower visibility and
make travel dangerous.
Locations impacted include...
Middlegate, Unionville, Junction U.S 50 And Nv 121 (Dixie Valley Rd),
Fairview Peak, Mount Tobin, Mill City, Healy Peak, Dixie Valley,
McKinney Pass, Cain Mountain, Organ Peak, Hyder Hot Springs, Buffalo
Mountain, and Mount Augusta.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4000 11754 3988 11746 3977 11750 3968 11746
3965 11748 3958 11747 3920 11820 4086 11813
4086 11765 4068 11764 4068 11730 4052 11730
TIME...MOT...LOC 0131Z 227DEG 16KT 3940 11783
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
$$
MRC
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Reno NV
621 PM PDT Tue Aug 11 2026
NVZ001-004-120215-
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake NV-
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties NV-
621 PM PDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN CHURCHILL AND NORTH
CENTRAL MINERAL COUNTIES THROUGH 715 PM PDT...
At 618 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
ongoing across the Nevada Basin and Range.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, heavy rainfall, and blowing dust
downwind of dry sinks and playas.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Blowing dust could lower visibility and
make travel dangerous.
Locations impacted include...
Rawhide, Nv 361 At Mineral-Churchill Co Line, and Junction U.S 50 And
NV 722.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3953 11750 3952 11757 3947 11765 3943 11765
3938 11771 3938 11776 3922 11772 3914 11781
3910 11778 3909 11780 3902 11812 3901 11855
3958 11748
TIME...MOT...LOC 0118Z 226DEG 12KT 3935 11789
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
$$
MRC
