A beach hazards statement is in effect for Santa Cruz County as of 7:52 PM PDT.
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The map shows radar, every warning shape, and the path and arrival time of each storm cell headed toward the center of Santa Cruz County. Tap your own street on it for times that apply to you.
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING
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.
The most recent tornado warning that included Santa Cruz County was issued Jan 5, 2026 by the Weather Service office in San Francisco Bay Area, CA.
| Date | Issued | Type | Office | Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | 3:56 PM PST | Tornado warning | MTR | text |
| Dec 25, 2025 | 5:50 PM PST | Tornado warning | MTR | text |
| Dec 25, 2025 | 12:19 PM PST | Tornado warning | MTR | text |
| Dec 25, 2025 | 3:12 AM PST | Severe thunderstorm warning | MTR | text |
| Dec 25, 2025 | 2:48 AM PST | Severe thunderstorm warning | MTR | text |
| Dec 24, 2025 | 2:43 AM PST | Severe thunderstorm warning | MTR | text |
A warning counts here if the Weather Service listed Santa Cruz County in it, even if the warned area covered only part of the county.
Alerts come from the National Weather Service and refresh every minute. Past warnings come from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of Weather Service products. During a warning, also listen to local radio, TV or a weather radio.