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California Weather Basics: NWS Offices and Alerts

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In brief

California is covered by multiple National Weather Service offices. Heat, Santa Ana winds, atmospheric rivers and coastal hazards each have specific products — enter your city on weather.gov.

California is covered by multiple National Weather Service offices. Heat, Santa Ana winds, atmospheric rivers and coastal hazards each have specific products — enter your city on weather.gov.

Wildfire weather?

NWS issues fire weather watches and red flag warnings; air quality agencies cover smoke.

LA Metro tip?

See los-angeles-metro-weather-guide.

Governor race?

See california-governor-2026-polls-latest.

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Last updated: 12 Oct 2026. Re-check linked official sources before citing figures.

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