First published 9/18/2026, 9:53:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 9:53:15 PM

Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 2:03PM PDT until September 20 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

The National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard issued a Small Craft Advisory beginning 2026-09-18 14:03 PDT (2026-09-18T21:03:00Z) through 2026-09-20 17:00 PDT (2026-09-21T00:00:00Z) for coastal waters near Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA, warning of hazardous conditions for small vessels.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 4/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Hazardous seas and winds can endanger small boats, affect ferry and recreational marine operations, and pose safety risks for coastal activities. Mariners and those planning coastal travel should take precautions or avoid exposed waters.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 2:03PM PDT until September 20 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

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