EVENT: Flood Watch
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Possible
ONSET: 12-25-25 @ 11:52 am
EXPIRES: 12-25-25 @ 08:00 pm
A series of warm atmospheric rivers will bring moderate to heavy
rain to the Valley, foothills, and mountains the week of Christmas.
The prolonged period of rain will bring the risk of flooding to the
Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley, northern Sierra
Nevada and adjacent foothills, as well as the Coastal Range.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following
areas, Carquinez Strait and Delta, Sacramento Valley, Motherlode,
Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County,
Northeast Foothills, Northern San Joaquin Valley, and Shasta Lake
Area / Northern Shasta County.

* 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
INSTRUCTIONS:
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.

EVENT: Wind Advisory
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
ONSET: 12-25-25 @ 11:45 am
EXPIRES: 12-26-25 @ 10:00 am
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta, Sacramento Valley, Motherlode,
Northeast Foothills, and Northern San Joaquin Valley.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High Wind Warning was downgraded to the Wind
Advisory. Breezy southerly winds are expected, with the strongest
this evening and overnight.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

EVENT: Flood Advisory
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
ONSET: 12-25-25 @ 04:16 am
EXPIRES: 12-25-25 @ 09:00 pm
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and northern California, including the
following counties, in central California, Placer. In northern
California, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El Dorado, Nevada,
Sacramento, San Joaquin, Sierra, Solano, Stanislaus, Sutter,
Tuolumne, Yolo and Yuba.

* WHEN...Until 900 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 412 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the
advisory area.
- Moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast to occur in the
advisory area through Christmas Day, resulting in flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto, Elk Grove, Roseville, Citrus
Heights, Tracy, Folsom, Turlock, Rocklin, Ceres, Galt,
Oakdale, Auburn, Grass Valley, Marysville, Placerville,
Sonora, Jackson and Paloma.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTIONS:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.