Tracking Areas of Fire Weather, Severe Weather, and Winter Weather

Gusty winds and dry conditions will continue to bring fire weather concerns to the southern Plains through Friday. Severe thunderstorms including a few tornadoes, large hail and damaging wind gusts are expected across parts of the Midwest and lower Ohio Valley today. A Pacific storm will bring low elevation rain and thunderstorms across southern California and heavy snow through the Sierra. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Feb 19, 2026 at 5:34:19 pm PST

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🥶 Extreme Cold Warning & Cold Weather Advisory Very cold overnight temperatures are expected early Friday morning. • Extreme Cold Warning: Temperatures as low as 24°F • Cold Weather Advisory: Temperatures as low as 34°F 🗓 Timing: 1 AM to 9 AM Friday 📍 Affected Areas: East Bay and North Bay interior valleys and mountains, Santa Clara Valley and eastern mountains, Santa Cruz Mountains, Salinas Valley and Central Coast mountains, and the San Francisco Bay Shoreline. Impacts & Safety: • Hazardous conditions for sensitive populations, including unhoused individuals • Prolonged exposure may lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock • Cold temperatures may damage or kill sensitive crops and plants Take precautions to protect yourself, check on vulnerable neighbors, bring pets indoors, and protect sensitive vegetation.

HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT from 3 AM Wednesday to 9 AM PST Friday for Large breaking waves of 18 to 22 feet, with increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents along the Pacific Coast. Expect dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion can be expected. Sneaker waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches. Large breaking waves can overpower swimmers resulting in significant physical injury and increase the risk of drowning. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.

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Tracking Areas of Fire Weather, Severe Weather, and Winter Weather

NWS Forecast Office San Francisco, CA