EVENT: Flood Watch
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Possible
ONSET: 12-25-25 @ 07:45 pm
EXPIRES: 12-26-25 @ 04:00 pm
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following
areas, Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley, Delta
region, and the foothills of the Sierra Nevada.

* 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 into Friday.
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: Flood Advisory
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
ONSET: 12-25-25 @ 06:59 pm
EXPIRES: 12-26-25 @ 06:00 pm
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* 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 600 PM PST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 656 PM PST, Doppler radar indicated moderate to heavy
rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
in the advisory area.
- Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast to occur in
the advisory area into Friday, 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.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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.