Weather Alerts for San Luis Obispo County

Issued by the National Weather Service

High Surf Advisory  HIGH SURF ADVISORY   High Surf Advisory
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

Areas Affected:
San Luis Obispo County Beaches - Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches - Ventura County Beaches
Effective: Fri, 3/14 1:13am Updated: Fri, 3/14 5:55am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Fri, 3/14 9:00am Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in Ventura County and 10
to 13 along the Central Coast feet with dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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   Wind Advisory
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

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
Effective: Fri, 3/14 2:40am Updated: Fri, 3/14 5:55am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Fri, 3/14 2:45pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.

* WHERE...Central Coast.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT this evening.

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

Information:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.