Turlock Weather

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central California, including the following areas, Bakersfield, Buena Vista, Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5, Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma, Coalinga - Avenal, Delano-Wasco-Shafter, Fresno-Clovis, Fresno-Tulare Foothills, Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra, Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore, Kern River Valley, Los Banos - Dos Palos, Mariposa Madera Foothills, Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra, Merced - Madera - Mendota, Planada - Le Grand - Snelling, South End San Joaquin Valley, South End Sierra Foothills, South End of the Lower Sierra, Southeast San Joaquin Valley, Visalia - Porterville - Reedley, West Side Mountains South of 198, West Side Mountains north of 198 and West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * 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. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall is possible in much of Central California at elevations up to 4000 feet today through Wednesday evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...West Side Mountains north of 198, West Side Mountains South of 198, Buena Vista, Tehachapi, Grapevine and Frazier Mountain Communities. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 9 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in California... Merced River at Stevinson affecting Merced County. For the Merced River at Stevinson minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. ...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Merced River at Stevinson. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 70.5 feet, Water is up to the maintenance building in Hagaman Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 AM PDT Tuesday the stage was 71.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 AM PDT Tuesday was 71.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 71.3 feet. - Flood stage is 71.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 70.5 feet on 03/21/2011. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Location Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am PDT) -------- Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri Merced River Stevinson 71.0 71.4 Tue 12 am PDT 71.3 71.8 71.8 &&

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 100 AM PDT.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in California... San Joaquin River Near Vernalis affecting San Joaquin County. ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...San Joaquin River near Vernalis. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Seepage begins into crop area outside of levees. At 26.0 feet, Severe seepage occurs outside the levees. The area covered by seepage will increase as the river stage rises. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM PDT Tuesday the stage was 29.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 AM PDT Tuesday was 29.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.5 feet late this morning. It will then rise to 29.6 feet Thursday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 29.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.8 feet on 03/18/1986. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. For more hydrologic information and stage definitions refer to the following web site: wrh.noaa.gov/sto/hydro_data.php The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 900 AM PDT.

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern San Joaquin Valley and Motherlode. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected late this afternoon into early this evening.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.