...TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT...
Nearly stationary, Hurricane Nolo is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane as it turns westward and accelerates later today and Sunday. Nolo is forecast to track northward early next week and weaken. While the center will stay well south and west of the state, impacts will extend far outside the center of Nolo.
WIND: LATEST LOCAL FORECAST
Peak Wind Forecast: 15-25 mph with gusts to 35 mph
WIND: THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY
The wind threat has decreased from the previous assessment. PLAN: The sustained wind should remain less than tropical storm force. Conditions may still be gusty. PREPARE: Listen for any instructions from local officials. ACT: Ensure emergency readiness should the forecast change.
WIND: REALIZED IMPACTS
Little to no additional wind impacts expected. Community officials are now assessing the extent of actual wind impacts accordingly.
STORM SURGE: THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY
The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. PLAN: There is little to no threat of storm surge flooding. Rough surf, coastal erosion, and life-threatening rip currents are possible. PREPARE: Little to no preparations for storm surge flooding are needed. ACT: Follow the instructions of local officials. Monitor forecasts.
STORM SURGE: POTENTIAL IMPACTS
Little to no potential impacts from storm surge flooding.
FLOODING RAIN: LATEST LOCAL FORECAST
Peak Rainfall Amounts: No additional significant rainfall forecast
FLOODING RAIN: THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY
The flooding rain threat has decreased from the previous assessment. PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for localized flooding from heavy rain. PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding. ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings.
FLOODING RAIN: POTENTIAL IMPACTS
Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations. Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become swollen and overflow in spots. Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge closures.
TORNADO: LATEST LOCAL FORECAST
Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes
TORNADO: THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY
The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms with gusty winds may still occur. PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest tornado situation. ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.
TORNADO: POTENTIAL IMPACTS
Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.
