Active AlertsSacramento, CA

High Wind Warning

Issued at Tue 1:33 PM Dec. 23
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Take time now to prepare for potential power outages.
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Flood Watch

Issued at Tue 11:34 AM Dec. 23
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where: A portion of northern California, including the following areas, the Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley, Delta region, Sierra Nevada and adjacent foothills, and Coastal Range.
When: Through Friday afternoon.
Impacts: Excessive runoff will result in rises along area rivers, creeks, streams. Small streams and creeks may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in low-lying, poor drainage, and urban areas. Mudslides and rockslides may occur in mountain and foothill areas.
Additional Details: - Periods of moderate to heavy rain are forecast the week of Christmas. Debris flows are not expected over recent burn scars in northern California, but do anticipate enhanced runoff in/below scars. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Advisory

Issued at Wed 5:39 AM Dec. 24
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: A portion of northern California, including the following county, Sacramento.
When: Until 630 AM PST Friday.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
Additional Details: - At 537 AM PST, Local law enforcement reported heavy rain in the advisory area. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.1 to 0.2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Sacramento, Parkway-South Sacramento, La Riviera, Rosemont, Cal Expo, Arden-Arcade and Sacramento Zoo. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

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

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