Calipatria Severe Weather Warnings, Watches and Advisories
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Begins: 6:31 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025Expires: 10:30 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025Begins: 5:52 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025Expires: 9:45 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025Begins: 7:12 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025Expires: 10:15 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025Begins: 7:08 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025Expires: 10:00 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025Begins: 1:12 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025Expires: 2:00 AM Fri, Sep 19, 2025Begins: 6:12 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025Expires: 9:15 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025
FLASH FLOOD WARNING
Begins: 6:31 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025
Expires: 10:30 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025
FFWPSR
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Imperial County in southeastern California...
* Until 1030 PM PDT.
* At 631 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
El Centro, Brawley, Imperial, Westmorland, El Centro Naval
Airfield, Calipatria, Slab City, Alamorio, Wiest and Niland.
FLASH FLOOD WARNING
Begins: 5:52 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025
Expires: 9:45 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025
FFWPSR
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
South Central Imperial County in southeastern California...
* Until 945 PM PDT.
* At 552 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches
are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
El Centro, Calexico, Holtville, Mt. Signal, Bonds Corner and Heber.
FLOOD WARNING
Begins: 7:12 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025
Expires: 10:15 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of west central Arizona, including the following
county, La Paz and California, including the following counties,
Imperial and Riverside.
* WHEN...Until 1015 PM MST /1015 PM PDT/.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water
crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 712 PM MST /712 PM PDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy
rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to
begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in
the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Blythe, Ripley, Blythe Airport, Nicholls Warm Springs,
Cibola, East Blythe and Ehrenberg.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
FLOOD WARNING
Begins: 7:08 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025
Expires: 10:00 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of west central Arizona, including the following
county, La Paz and California, including the following counties,
Imperial and Riverside.
* WHEN...Until 1000 PM MST /1000 PM PDT/.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water
crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 708 PM MST /708 PM PDT/, A portion of State Route 78 is
closed in the warned area due to washes, such as Milipitas
Wash, flowing over the road and making the lanes of travel
impassable as reported by local department of highways and
law enforcement. Flooding is ongoing. Between 1.5 and 3
inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in
the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Blythe and Palo Verde.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
FLOOD WATCH
Begins: 1:12 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025
Expires: 2:00 AM Fri, Sep 19, 2025
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Arizona, including Parker,
Quartzsite, and Yuma, and California, including the following
areas, Joshua Tree NP, Blythe, and Imperial Valley.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Abundant moisture has resulted in thunderstorms producing
heavy rainfall. Localized rainfall amounts over 1-2 inches
are likely to occur leading to flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Begins: 6:12 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025
Expires: 9:15 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025
At 612 PM PDT, strong thunderstorms were clustered near Holtville, or
near El Centro, moving north at 20 mph.
Locations impacted include...
El Centro, Calexico, Brawley, Imperial, Holtville, Westmorland, Mt.
Signal, El Centro Naval Airfield, Calipatria, Slab City, Alamorio,
Seeley, Wiest, Bonds Corner, Niland, Heber, Dixieland, and Glamis.
This includes the following highways...
CA Interstate 8 between mile markers 21 and 67.
CA Route 78 between mile markers 14 and 51.
CA Route 111 between mile markers 1 and 50.
What is the difference between a weather warning, watch and advisory?
The National Weather Service issues alerts in different categories to indicate the severity of storms and if the public should take immediate action to prevent the loss of life or property or be aware of the potential of the same.
Weather Warning
A weather warning is issued when severe weather conditions are occuring or imminent and there is danger to life and/or property. The warning will include what action should be taken including evacuation or shelter in place and should be heeded immediately. Warnings are usually issued for a small, specific area and for a definite period of time.
Weather Watch
A weather watch is an alert issued by the National Weather Service when conditions are favorable for the development of severe weather. A weather watch means that severe weather is possible in the area, so it is important to stay tuned to the latest forecasts and be prepared for potential storms.
The purpose of a weather watch is to provide advance warning to people in the affected area so that they can take necessary precautions. It is important to remember that a weather watch does not mean that severe weather will definitely occur, but simply that there is a higher chance of it happening.
If you live in an area where severe weather is common, it may be wise to have a plan in place for what you will do if a storm hits. Make sure you have plenty of food and water stored, as well as flashlights, batteries, and other supplies. You may also want to consider evacuating if necessary.
Weather Advisory
An advisory means the conditions are likely to occur. These are typically used for less severe weather events like frost or winds but can be used for other types of severe weather.
What is a Red Flag Warning?
A red flag warning is issued by the National Weather Service to inform the public, firefighters, and land management agencies that conditions are ideal for wildland fires and any fire which does start could spread rapidly. These are often issued after drought conditions, when humidity is very low and especially when there are high or erratic winds. The possibility of lightning is also a determining factor. Fire fighting agencies often will increase their staffing and equipment resources due to the forecast risk. For the public, a Red Flag Warning often means high fire danger leading to restrictions or bans on outdoor burning including burn piles, burn barrels and campfires. Use of anything which may produce sparks, including outdoor lawn equipment, chainsaws and welding, may be restricted or prohibited.
The weather criteria for fire weather watches and red flag warnings vary with each Weather Service office’s warning area based on the local vegetation type, topography, and distance from major water sources. They usually include the daily vegetation moisture content calculations, expected afternoon high temperature, afternoon minimum relative humidity and daytime wind speed.
An enhanced version of the warning, called extreme red flag warning, may be issued. This means that conditions for fire growth and behavior are extremely dangerous due to a combination of strong winds, very low humidity, long duration, and very dry fuels.
FLASH FLOOD WARNING
Begins: 6:31 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025
Expires: 10:30 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025
FFWPSR The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Imperial County in southeastern California... * Until 1030 PM PDT. * At 631 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... El Centro, Brawley, Imperial, Westmorland, El Centro Naval Airfield, Calipatria, Slab City, Alamorio, Wiest and Niland.
FLASH FLOOD WARNING
Begins: 5:52 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025
Expires: 9:45 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025
FFWPSR The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... South Central Imperial County in southeastern California... * Until 945 PM PDT. * At 552 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... El Centro, Calexico, Holtville, Mt. Signal, Bonds Corner and Heber.
FLOOD WARNING
Begins: 7:12 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025
Expires: 10:15 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of west central Arizona, including the following county, La Paz and California, including the following counties, Imperial and Riverside. * WHEN...Until 1015 PM MST /1015 PM PDT/. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 712 PM MST /712 PM PDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Blythe, Ripley, Blythe Airport, Nicholls Warm Springs, Cibola, East Blythe and Ehrenberg. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
FLOOD WARNING
Begins: 7:08 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025
Expires: 10:00 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of west central Arizona, including the following county, La Paz and California, including the following counties, Imperial and Riverside. * WHEN...Until 1000 PM MST /1000 PM PDT/. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 708 PM MST /708 PM PDT/, A portion of State Route 78 is closed in the warned area due to washes, such as Milipitas Wash, flowing over the road and making the lanes of travel impassable as reported by local department of highways and law enforcement. Flooding is ongoing. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Blythe and Palo Verde. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
FLOOD WATCH
Begins: 1:12 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025
Expires: 2:00 AM Fri, Sep 19, 2025
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Arizona, including Parker, Quartzsite, and Yuma, and California, including the following areas, Joshua Tree NP, Blythe, and Imperial Valley. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Abundant moisture has resulted in thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall. Localized rainfall amounts over 1-2 inches are likely to occur leading to flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Begins: 6:12 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025
Expires: 9:15 PM Thu, Sep 18, 2025
At 612 PM PDT, strong thunderstorms were clustered near Holtville, or near El Centro, moving north at 20 mph. Locations impacted include... El Centro, Calexico, Brawley, Imperial, Holtville, Westmorland, Mt. Signal, El Centro Naval Airfield, Calipatria, Slab City, Alamorio, Seeley, Wiest, Bonds Corner, Niland, Heber, Dixieland, and Glamis. This includes the following highways... CA Interstate 8 between mile markers 21 and 67. CA Route 78 between mile markers 14 and 51. CA Route 111 between mile markers 1 and 50.
What is the difference between a weather warning, watch and advisory?
The National Weather Service issues alerts in different categories to indicate the severity of storms and if the public should take immediate action to prevent the loss of life or property or be aware of the potential of the same.
Weather Warning
A weather warning is issued when severe weather conditions are occuring or imminent and there is danger to life and/or property. The warning will include what action should be taken including evacuation or shelter in place and should be heeded immediately. Warnings are usually issued for a small, specific area and for a definite period of time.
Weather Watch
A weather watch is an alert issued by the National Weather Service when conditions are favorable for the development of severe weather. A weather watch means that severe weather is possible in the area, so it is important to stay tuned to the latest forecasts and be prepared for potential storms.
The purpose of a weather watch is to provide advance warning to people in the affected area so that they can take necessary precautions. It is important to remember that a weather watch does not mean that severe weather will definitely occur, but simply that there is a higher chance of it happening.
If you live in an area where severe weather is common, it may be wise to have a plan in place for what you will do if a storm hits. Make sure you have plenty of food and water stored, as well as flashlights, batteries, and other supplies. You may also want to consider evacuating if necessary.
Weather Advisory
An advisory means the conditions are likely to occur. These are typically used for less severe weather events like frost or winds but can be used for other types of severe weather.
What is a Red Flag Warning?
A red flag warning is issued by the National Weather Service to inform the public, firefighters, and land management agencies that conditions are ideal for wildland fires and any fire which does start could spread rapidly. These are often issued after drought conditions, when humidity is very low and especially when there are high or erratic winds. The possibility of lightning is also a determining factor. Fire fighting agencies often will increase their staffing and equipment resources due to the forecast risk. For the public, a Red Flag Warning often means high fire danger leading to restrictions or bans on outdoor burning including burn piles, burn barrels and campfires. Use of anything which may produce sparks, including outdoor lawn equipment, chainsaws and welding, may be restricted or prohibited.
The weather criteria for fire weather watches and red flag warnings vary with each Weather Service office’s warning area based on the local vegetation type, topography, and distance from major water sources. They usually include the daily vegetation moisture content calculations, expected afternoon high temperature, afternoon minimum relative humidity and daytime wind speed.
An enhanced version of the warning, called extreme red flag warning, may be issued. This means that conditions for fire growth and behavior are extremely dangerous due to a combination of strong winds, very low humidity, long duration, and very dry fuels.