Yosemite National Park, California

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Alert: Lake Wind Advisory
Area(s): West Side Mountains north of 198
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 5:02 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 1:15 am
Onset: 2026-05-16 @ 5:02 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 10:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Hanford CA on 2026-05-16 @ 5:02 pm
Headline: Lake Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 3:02PM PDT until May 18 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Description: * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...San Luis Reservoir.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.

Alert: Lake Wind Advisory
Area(s): Kern River Valley
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 5:02 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 1:15 am
Onset: 2026-05-16 @ 5:02 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 1:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Hanford CA on 2026-05-16 @ 5:02 pm
Headline: Lake Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 3:02PM PDT until May 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Description: * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected.

* WHERE...Kern River Valley.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.

Alert: Wind Advisory
Area(s): Indian Wells Valley; Mojave Desert
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 5:02 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 1:15 am
Onset: 2026-05-16 @ 5:02 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 1:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Hanford CA on 2026-05-16 @ 5:02 pm
Headline: Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 3:02PM PDT until May 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Description: * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Indian Wells Valley and Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday.

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

Alert: High Wind Warning
Area(s): Mojave Desert Slopes
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 5:02 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 1:15 am
Onset: 2026-05-16 @ 5:02 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 1:00 am
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Hanford CA on 2026-05-16 @ 5:02 pm
Headline: High Wind Warning issued May 16 at 3:02PM PDT until May 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Description: * WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

Alert: Air Quality Alert
Area(s): Coachella Valley; San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 4:48 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 10:00 am
Onset: 2026-05-16 @ 4:48 pm
Severity: Unknown
Certainty: Unknown
Urgency: Unknown
Issued By: NWS San Diego CA on 2026-05-16 @ 4:48 pm
Headline: Air Quality Alert issued May 16 at 2:48PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Description: * WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to
harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust. Visit
https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air
quality levels.

* WHERE...The Coachella Valley and San Gorgonio Pass. Levels of
particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on
emissions and local weather conditions.

* WHEN...Through 8 AM Monday.

* IMPACTS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and
cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and
lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections.
Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with
lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant,
children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater
risk.

Alert: Beach Hazards Statement
Area(s): San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 3:27 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 12:00 am
Onset: 2026-05-16 @ 8:00 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 11:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS San Diego CA on 2026-05-16 @ 3:27 pm
Headline: Beach Hazards Statement issued May 16 at 1:27PM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Description: * WHAT...Northwest swell from 290 degrees with a period of 9 to
10 seconds will generate surf of 4 to 6 ft, with local sets to
7 ft.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County
Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions and minor tidal
overflow.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides of 6.5 to 7 ft combined with
elevated may result in minor tidal overflow for beach parking
lots and boardwalks. Highest surf will be on west/northwest
facing beaches.

Alert: Lake Wind Advisory
Area(s): Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 2:52 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 6:00 pm
Onset: 2026-05-16 @ 4:00 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 1:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Reno NV on 2026-05-16 @ 2:52 pm
Headline: Lake Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 12:52PM PDT until May 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Description: * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph for
Stampede Reservoir, Lake Davis, Antelope Lake, and Eagle Lake.

* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
improve.

Alert: Lake Wind Advisory
Area(s): Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 2:52 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 6:00 pm
Onset: 2026-05-17 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 7:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Reno NV on 2026-05-16 @ 2:52 pm
Headline: Lake Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 12:52PM PDT until May 18 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Description: * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and
waves up to 3 feet for Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake, and Prosser and
Boca reservoirs.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
improve.

Alert: Lake Wind Advisory
Area(s): Mono
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 2:52 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 6:00 pm
Onset: 2026-05-17 @ 1:00 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 1:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Reno NV on 2026-05-16 @ 2:52 pm
Headline: Lake Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 12:52PM PDT until May 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Description: * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph for Topaz
Lake, Bridgeport Reservoir, Mono Lake, and Crowley Lake.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
improve.

Alert: Beach Hazards Statement
Area(s): Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 2:40 pm -> 2026-05-16 @ 11:30 pm
Onset: 2026-05-16 @ 5:00 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 11:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on 2026-05-16 @ 2:40 pm
Headline: Beach Hazards Statement issued May 16 at 12:40PM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Description: * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
elevated surf expected.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa
Barbara County Southeastern Coast.

* WHEN...From 3 PM PDT this afternoon through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...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...Minor Beach erosion and isolated minor
coastal flooding is possible. Most likely during the evening
high tides (7pm to 11pm) on Saturday and Sunday.

Alert: High Surf Advisory
Area(s): San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 2:40 pm -> 2026-05-16 @ 11:30 pm
Onset: 2026-05-16 @ 2:40 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 11:00 am
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on 2026-05-16 @ 2:40 pm
Headline: High Surf Advisory issued May 16 at 12:40PM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Description: * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 16 feet with dangerous
rip currents. Largest on northwest facing beaches.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Monday.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor Beach erosion and isolated minor
coastal flooding is possible. Most likely during the evening
high tides (7pm to 11pm) on Saturday and Sunday.

Alert: Beach Hazards Statement
Area(s): Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 2:40 pm -> 2026-05-16 @ 11:30 pm
Onset: 2026-05-16 @ 8:00 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 11:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on 2026-05-16 @ 2:40 pm
Headline: Beach Hazards Statement issued May 16 at 12:40PM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Description: * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
elevated surf expected.

* WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN...From 6 PM PDT this evening through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...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...Minor Beach erosion and isolated minor
coastal flooding is possible. Most likely during the evening
high tides (7pm to 11pm) on Saturday and Sunday.

Alert: High Surf Advisory
Area(s): Ventura County Beaches
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 2:40 pm -> 2026-05-16 @ 11:30 pm
Onset: 2026-05-16 @ 5:00 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 11:00 am
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on 2026-05-16 @ 2:40 pm
Headline: High Surf Advisory issued May 16 at 12:40PM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Description: * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with dangerous rip
currents.

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM PDT Monday.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor Beach erosion and isolated minor
coastal flooding is possible. Most likely during the evening
high tides (7pm to 11pm) on Saturday and Sunday.

Alert: Coastal Flood Advisory
Area(s): North Bay Interior Valleys
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 2:15 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 12:30 am
Onset: 2026-05-17 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-05-19 @ 5:00 am
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS San Francisco CA on 2026-05-16 @ 2:15 pm
Headline: Coastal Flood Advisory issued May 16 at 12:15PM PDT until May 19 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Description: * WHAT...Up to 1.0 ft of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.

* WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Pablo Bay.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

* 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:
0.9 ft above normal (6.76 ft MLLW) at 11:31 PM Saturday 5/16
1.0 ft above normal (6.80 ft MLLW) at 12:17 AM Monday 5/18
0.8 ft above normal (6.66 ft MLLW) at 1:07 AM Tuesday 5/19
High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the
Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.

Alert: Beach Hazards Statement
Area(s): San Francisco; Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore; San Francisco Peninsula Coast; Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 2:15 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 12:30 am
Onset: 2026-05-16 @ 2:15 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 11:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS San Francisco CA on 2026-05-16 @ 2:15 pm
Headline: Beach Hazards Statement issued May 16 at 12:15PM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Description: * WHAT...Strong northerly winds will generate very rough
conditions at area beaches along with strong rip and longshore
currents.

* WHERE...Greatest impacts will be along west facing beaches of
the Pacific coastline.

* WHEN...Through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind and wave conditions will impact beaches
and water activities such as swimming, surfing, boating, and
tide pooling. Rough seas can sweep up the beach and over rocks
and jetties, pulling people into a cold turbulent ocean. Rip
currents will be stronger than normal and long shore currents
can move people and items in the water quickly away from the
point of entry. Local beach and cliff erosion is possible. Water
temperatures will also cool rapidly due to strong upwelling
conditions during this time. Large tidal swings can cutoff
access to beach walkers.

Alert: Wind Advisory
Area(s): San Francisco; Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore; San Francisco Peninsula Coast; Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 2:06 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 12:00 am
Onset: 2026-05-16 @ 2:06 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 7:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS San Francisco CA on 2026-05-16 @ 2:06 pm
Headline: Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 12:06PM PDT until May 17 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Description: * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected, with local gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Monterey Bay and the Big Sur Coast, San Francisco,
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, and San
Francisco Peninsula Coast.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Blowing and drifting sand at the beaches and coastal roads.

Alert: Red Flag Warning
Area(s): West Side Hills; San Joaquin Valley
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 1:46 pm -> 2026-05-16 @ 10:00 pm
Onset: 2026-05-16 @ 1:46 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 10:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Hanford CA on 2026-05-16 @ 1:46 pm
Headline: Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 11:46AM PDT until May 18 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Description: * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills on the
Coastal Range. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley.

* WIND...GUSTING TO 35 MPH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

* HUMIDITY...20% OR LESS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY THEN 15% OR LESS
MONDAY

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Alert: Red Flag Warning
Area(s): Indian Wells Valley; Kern County Desert
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 1:46 pm -> 2026-05-16 @ 10:00 pm
Onset: 2026-05-16 @ 1:46 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 1:00 am
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Hanford CA on 2026-05-16 @ 1:46 pm
Headline: Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 11:46AM PDT until May 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Description: * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 298 Indian Wells Valley.
Fire weather zone 299 Kern County Desert.

* WIND...FOR THE MOJAVE DESERT WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH
GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH EXPECTED. FOR THE MOJAVE SLOPES WEST WINDS
35 TO 45 WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...10 TO 20 PERCENT MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY.

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Alert: Red Flag Warning
Area(s): South-Central Shasta County Including Redding Metro; Northern Sacramento Valley in Tehama County; Central Glenn County Including Interstate 5; Eastern Glenn County; Butte County Below 1000 ft; Central Colusa County Including Interstate 5; Eastern Colusa County; Sutter and Yuba Counties Below 1000 ft; Western Yolo County Including Capay Valley and Interstate 505; Central Yolo and Northeast Solano Counties Including Woodland and Davis; Sacramento Metro and Western El Dorado and Amador Counties; Central Solano County Including Fairfield and Vacaville; Southwestern Solano County Including Vallejo; Sacramento County Delta; San Joaquin County Delta; Central San Joaquin County Including Stockton Metro; Tracy Triangle Below 1000 ft; Northeastern San Joaquin Valley Below 1000 ft; Western Stanislaus County Below 1000 ft Including Interstate 5; Central Stanislaus County Including Modesto Metro
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 1:44 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 6:00 pm
Onset: 2026-05-16 @ 1:44 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 10:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Sacramento CA on 2026-05-16 @ 1:44 pm
Headline: Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 11:44AM PDT until May 18 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
Description: * Winds...North winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts 35 to 45 mph, locally
up to 50 mph around the Delta and the western Sacramento
Valley.

* Humidity...Daytime minimum humidities of 7 to 15%. Overnight
maximum relative humidities of 20 to 55%.

* Highest Threat...Along and west of the Interstate 5 corridor in
the Sacramento Valley. Strongest winds are expected tonight
through Sunday.

* Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can
cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.

Alert: Wind Advisory
Area(s): Salton Sea; Imperial Valley
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 1:31 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 1:00 am
Onset: 2026-05-16 @ 6:00 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 1:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Phoenix AZ on 2026-05-16 @ 1:31 pm
Headline: Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 11:31AM PDT until May 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ
Description: * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.

* WHERE...Imperial Valley and Salton Sea.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger
vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured
objects may become airborne.

Alert: Wind Advisory
Area(s): Imperial County West
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 1:31 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 1:00 am
Onset: 2026-05-16 @ 6:00 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 1:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Phoenix AZ on 2026-05-16 @ 1:31 pm
Headline: Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 11:31AM PDT until May 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ
Description: * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Western Imperial County.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger
vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured
objects may become airborne.

Alert: Wind Advisory
Area(s): Imperial County Southwest
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 1:31 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 7:00 am
Onset: 2026-05-16 @ 4:00 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 1:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Phoenix AZ on 2026-05-16 @ 1:31 pm
Headline: Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 11:31AM PDT until May 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ
Description: * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 to 60 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger
vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured
objects may become airborne.

Alert: Wind Advisory
Area(s): Western Mojave Desert
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 12:30 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 6:00 am
Onset: 2026-05-16 @ 1:00 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 1:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Las Vegas NV on 2026-05-16 @ 12:30 pm
Headline: Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 10:30AM PDT until May 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Description: * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. A
few gusts over 60 mph are possible on Sunday afternoon and evening.

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday.

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

Alert: Wind Advisory
Area(s): Eastern Mojave Desert, Including the Mojave National Preserve; Morongo Basin; Cadiz Basin
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 12:30 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 6:00 am
Onset: 2026-05-17 @ 4:00 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 1:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Las Vegas NV on 2026-05-16 @ 12:30 pm
Headline: Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 10:30AM PDT until May 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Description: * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected...
.shifting to the northwest Sunday evening.

* WHERE...Cadiz Basin, Eastern Mojave Desert, and Morongo Basin.

* WHEN...From 2 PM to 11 PM PDT Sunday.

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

Alert: High Wind Warning
Area(s): Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave; Lake Mead - AZ side; Lake Mohave - AZ side; San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley; Lake Mead - NV side; Lake Mohave - NV side
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 12:30 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 6:00 am
Onset: 2026-05-17 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 1:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Las Vegas NV on 2026-05-16 @ 12:30 pm
Headline: High Wind Warning issued May 16 at 10:30AM PDT until May 18 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Description: * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 50 and 60
mph expected.

* WHERE...In Arizona, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave, Lake Mead - AZ
side, and Lake Mohave - AZ side. In California, San Bernardino
County-Upper Colorado River Valley. In Nevada, Lake Mead - NV side
and Lake Mohave - NV side.

* WHEN...From 5 PM PDT /5 PM MST/ Sunday to 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/
Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high-profile vehicles.

Alert: High Wind Warning
Area(s): Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County; White Mountains of Inyo County; Death Valley National Park; Owens Valley South; Owens Valley North; Esmeralda and Central Nye County
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 12:30 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 6:00 am
Onset: 2026-05-17 @ 1:00 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 7:00 am
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Las Vegas NV on 2026-05-16 @ 12:30 pm
Headline: High Wind Warning issued May 16 at 10:30AM PDT until May 18 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Description: * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 50 and 60
mph. A few gusts to 70 mph are possible.

* WHERE...White and Inyo Mountains, Eastern Sierra Slopes, Death
Valley National Park, Owens Valley South, Owens Valley North, and
Esmeralda and Central Nye County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high-profile vehicles.

Alert: Wind Advisory
Area(s): San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 11:51 am -> 2026-05-17 @ 1:00 am
Onset: 2026-05-16 @ 12:00 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 1:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS San Diego CA on 2026-05-16 @ 11:51 am
Headline: Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 9:51AM PDT until May 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Description: * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 65 mph, and isolated
gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...San Gorgonio Pass near Banning.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday.

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

Alert: Wind Advisory
Area(s): San Bernardino County Mountains; Apple and Lucerne Valleys
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 11:51 am -> 2026-05-17 @ 1:00 am
Onset: 2026-05-16 @ 1:00 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 1:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS San Diego CA on 2026-05-16 @ 11:51 am
Headline: Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 9:51AM PDT until May 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Description: * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys and San Bernardino County
Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday.

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

Alert: Wind Advisory
Area(s): Riverside County Mountains; San Diego County Mountains; San Diego County Deserts
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 11:51 am -> 2026-05-17 @ 1:00 am
Onset: 2026-05-16 @ 4:00 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 1:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS San Diego CA on 2026-05-16 @ 11:51 am
Headline: Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 9:51AM PDT until May 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Description: * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph, and
isolated gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Riverside County Mountains, San Diego County Deserts, and
San Diego County Mountains.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Sunday.

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

Alert: Red Flag Warning
Area(s): Western Antelope Valley Foothills; Antelope Valley
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 11:20 am -> 2026-05-17 @ 12:00 am
Onset: 2026-05-16 @ 12:00 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 12:00 am
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on 2026-05-16 @ 11:20 am
Headline: Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 9:20AM PDT until May 16 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Description: ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PDT SATURDAY
FOR STRONG WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
THE ANTELOPE VALLEY AND ADJACENT WESTERN FOOTHILLS...

.The best overlap of strong winds and low humidities in the
Antelope Valley and adjacent foothills will be today, leading to
an increased risk of large and fast moving grass fires.

* WINDS...West to northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph,
except damaging gusts up to 60 mph in the western portions of
the Antelope Valley.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Falling to 10 to 20 percent by this
afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Any grass fires that develop will likely spread
rapidly with extreme fire behavior, with the potential for
long range spotting and large fire growth.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the best overlap of strong winds and
low humidities will likely occur during the Red Flag Warning
period, there will be an extended elevated fire threat
persisting through Sunday due to gusty winds and low to moderate
humidities.

Alert: Air Quality Alert
Area(s): Imperial County Southwest; Imperial County West; Imperial Valley
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 9:47 am -> 2026-05-18 @ 2:00 am
Onset: 2026-05-16 @ 9:47 am
Severity: Unknown
Certainty: Unknown
Urgency: Unknown
Issued By: NWS Phoenix AZ on 2026-05-16 @ 9:47 am
Headline: Air Quality Alert issued May 16 at 7:47AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Description: * WHAT...The Imperial County APCD has extended an air quality alert
due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust.
Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted
air quality levels.

* WHERE...the Imperial Valley. Levels of particle pollution can vary
by time and location depending on emissions and local weather
conditions.

* WHEN...from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM on Saturday, May 16, 2026 and
Sunday, May 17, 2026.

* IMPACTS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and
cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung
disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone
can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or
heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and
those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.

Alert: Wind Advisory
Area(s): South-Central Shasta County Including Redding Metro; Northern Sacramento Valley in Tehama County; Central Glenn County Including Interstate 5; Eastern Glenn County; Butte County Below 1000 ft; Central Colusa County Including Interstate 5; Eastern Colusa County; Sutter and Yuba Counties Below 1000 ft; Western Yolo County Including Capay Valley and Interstate 505; Central Yolo and Northeast Solano Counties Including Woodland and Davis; Central Solano County Including Fairfield and Vacaville; Southwestern Solano County Including Vallejo; Sacramento County Delta; San Joaquin County Delta
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 8:52 am -> 2026-05-17 @ 6:00 pm
Onset: 2026-05-17 @ 1:00 am -> 2026-05-17 @ 10:00 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Sacramento CA on 2026-05-16 @ 8:52 am
Headline: Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 6:52AM PDT until May 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
Description: * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of the Sacramento Valley and Delta. Strongest in
the Sacramento Valley along and west of I-5.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 PM PDT Sunday.

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

Alert: Wind Advisory
Area(s): 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
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 2:17 am -> 2026-05-16 @ 9:00 pm
Onset: 2026-05-16 @ 5:00 pm -> 2026-05-16 @ 11:00 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on 2026-05-16 @ 2:17 am
Headline: Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 12:17AM PDT until May 16 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Description: * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, San Luis Obispo County
Inland Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches,
Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, and Santa Ynez Valley.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 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.

Alert: High Wind Warning
Area(s): Western Antelope Valley Foothills; Antelope Valley
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 2:17 am -> 2026-05-16 @ 9:00 pm
Onset: 2026-05-16 @ 2:17 am -> 2026-05-18 @ 1:00 am
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on 2026-05-16 @ 2:17 am
Headline: High Wind Warning issued May 16 at 12:17AM PDT until May 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Description: * WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Antelope Valley and Western Antelope Valley Foothills.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind speeds may drop well below warning
levels at times during the daytime hours.

Alert: Wind Advisory
Area(s): Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 2:17 am -> 2026-05-16 @ 9:00 pm
Onset: 2026-05-17 @ 2:00 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 1:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on 2026-05-16 @ 2:17 am
Headline: Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 12:17AM PDT until May 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Description: * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills.

* WHEN...From noon to 11 PM PDT Sunday.

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

Alert: High Wind Warning
Area(s): Southern Ventura County Mountains; Northern Ventura County Mountains; Interstate 5 Corridor
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 2:17 am -> 2026-05-16 @ 9:00 pm
Onset: 2026-05-16 @ 2:17 am -> 2026-05-17 @ 11:00 am
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on 2026-05-16 @ 2:17 am
Headline: High Wind Warning issued May 16 at 12:17AM PDT until May 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Description: * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected. Strongest during the overnight hours.

* WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor, Northern Ventura County Mountains,
and Southern Ventura County Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind speeds may drop well below warning
levels at times during the daytime hours.

Alert: High Wind Warning
Area(s): Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range; Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range; Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 2:17 am -> 2026-05-16 @ 9:00 pm
Onset: 2026-05-16 @ 5:00 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 11:00 am
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on 2026-05-16 @ 2:17 am
Headline: High Wind Warning issued May 16 at 12:17AM PDT until May 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Description: * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected. Strongest during the overnight hours.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Barbara
County Southwestern Coast, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, and
Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind speeds may drop well below warning
levels at times during the daytime hours.

Alert: Air Quality Alert
Area(s): Imperial County Southwest; Imperial County West; Imperial Valley
Effective: 2026-05-15 @ 10:23 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 2:00 am
Onset: 2026-05-15 @ 10:23 pm
Severity: Unknown
Certainty: Unknown
Urgency: Unknown
Issued By: NWS Phoenix AZ on 2026-05-15 @ 10:23 pm
Headline: Air Quality Alert issued May 15 at 8:23PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Description: * WHAT...The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert
due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust.
Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted
air quality levels.

* WHERE...the Imperial Valley. Levels of particle pollution can vary
by time and location depending on emissions and local weather
conditions.

* WHEN...Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM.

* IMPACTS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and
cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung
disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone
can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or
heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and
those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.

Alert: Air Quality Alert
Area(s): Imperial County Southwest; Imperial County West
Effective: 2026-05-15 @ 11:35 am -> 2026-05-17 @ 2:00 am
Onset: 2026-05-15 @ 11:35 am
Severity: Unknown
Certainty: Unknown
Urgency: Unknown
Issued By: NWS Phoenix AZ on 2026-05-15 @ 11:35 am
Headline: Air Quality Alert issued May 15 at 9:35AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Description: * WHAT...The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert
due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust.
Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted
air quality levels.

* WHERE...the Imperial Valley. Levels of particle pollution can vary
by time and location depending on emissions and local weather
conditions.

* WHEN...Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM.

* IMPACTS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and
cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung
disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone
can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or
heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and
those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.

Alert: Air Quality Alert
Area(s): Imperial Valley
Effective: 2026-05-15 @ 11:35 am -> 2026-05-17 @ 2:00 am
Onset: 2026-05-15 @ 11:35 am
Severity: Unknown
Certainty: Unknown
Urgency: Unknown
Issued By: NWS Phoenix AZ on 2026-05-15 @ 11:35 am
Headline: Air Quality Alert issued May 15 at 9:35AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Description: * WHAT...The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert
due to harmful levels of ozone pollution.
Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted
air quality levels.

* WHERE...the Imperial Valley. Levels of ozone pollution can vary by
time and location depending on emissions and air pollution
transport.

* WHEN...Friday, May 15, 2026 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The highest
ozone levels typically occur in the afternoon and early-evening
hours.

* IMPACTS... Ozone air pollution can cause serious health problems,
including trouble breathing, asthma attacks, and lung damage.
Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with
lung disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and
those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.

Alert: Air Quality Alert
Area(s): Imperial County Southwest; Imperial County West
Effective: 2026-05-15 @ 11:24 am -> 2026-05-17 @ 2:00 am
Onset: 2026-05-15 @ 11:24 am
Severity: Unknown
Certainty: Unknown
Urgency: Unknown
Issued By: NWS Phoenix AZ on 2026-05-15 @ 11:24 am
Headline: Air Quality Alert issued May 15 at 9:24AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Description: * WHAT...The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert
due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust.
Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted
air quality levels.

* WHERE...the Imperial Valley. Levels of particle pollution can vary
by time and location depending on emissions and local weather
conditions.

* WHEN...Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM.

* IMPACTS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and
cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung
disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone
can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or
heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and
those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.

Alert: Air Quality Alert
Area(s): Imperial Valley
Effective: 2026-05-15 @ 11:24 am -> 2026-05-17 @ 2:00 am
Onset: 2026-05-15 @ 11:24 am
Severity: Unknown
Certainty: Unknown
Urgency: Unknown
Issued By: NWS Phoenix AZ on 2026-05-15 @ 11:24 am
Headline: Air Quality Alert issued May 15 at 9:24AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Description: * WHAT...The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert
due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust.
Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted
air quality levels.

* WHERE...the Imperial Valley. Levels of particle pollution can vary
by time and location depending on emissions and local weather
conditions.

* WHEN...Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM.

* IMPACTS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and
cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung
disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone
can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or
heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and
those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.