# NWS Says Waterspouts Are Possible Off Southern California

An October 31 marine statement identifies a risk of isolated waterspouts and a 5–10% chance of thunderstorms in parts of the Southern California coastal waters.

By Will Langan | 24X7 News
Published: 2026-10-31T17:09:06.497Z
Updated: 2026-10-31T17:09:06.497Z
Section: U.S.
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Canonical: https://24x7news.us/articles/southern-california-coastal-waterspout-statement-october-31-2026

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard said isolated waterspouts are possible Saturday, October 31, in parts of Southern California’s coastal waters.

The marine weather statement, issued at 9:18 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time, says scattered showers are expected to continue over coastal waters through Sunday morning.

Forecasters identified increasing instability and a greater potential for rotating storms. The area of concern extends mainly from waters off the Santa Barbara Central Coast southward into inner waters south of Point Conception.

The same areas have a 5–10% chance of thunderstorms Saturday, according to the statement. That probability refers to thunderstorms; the notice does not give a separate numerical probability for waterspouts.

The bulletin reports a possibility of isolated waterspouts rather than a confirmed sighting. It covers specified coastal forecast zones, including the eastern Santa Barbara Channel and waters around several Channel Islands.

The weather service warns that waterspouts can capsize boats and advises people not to approach one to investigate or take photographs.

This report describes the October 31 marine statement and its forecast period. It is separate from the earlier, short-duration warning issued for offshore Washington waters.

## Sources
- NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard — October 31 Marine Weather Statement: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.548ed31e9c803658b70d57e632c42c930e489796.001.1