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| Santa Barbara County | ||
| Effective: Mon, 2/16 12:33am | Severity: Severe | |
| Updated: February 16, 2026 6:46 am | Urgency: Expected | |
| Expires: Mon, 2/16 12:45pm | Certainty: Likely | |
| Areas Affected: San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands - Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands | ||
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* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...San Miguel, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, and Anacapa Islands. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 3 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees. Information: Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. |
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| Santa Barbara County | ||
| Effective: Mon, 2/16 12:33am | Severity: Severe | |
| Updated: February 16, 2026 6:46 am | Urgency: Expected | |
| Expires: Mon, 2/16 12:45pm | Certainty: Likely | |
| Areas Affected: Cuyama Valley - San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys - San Luis Obispo County Mountains - Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains - Southern Ventura County Mountains - Interstate 5 Corridor - Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor - Western Antelope Valley Foothills - Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills | ||
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* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. Strongest in the mountains. * WHERE...Cuyama Valley, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, Interstate 5 Corridor, San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Southern Ventura County Mountains, Western Antelope Valley Foothills, and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Information: Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and stay away from windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. |
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| Santa Barbara County | ||
| Effective: Mon, 2/16 2:06am | Severity: Minor | |
| Updated: February 16, 2026 6:46 am | Urgency: Expected | |
| Expires: Tue, 2/17 4:00am | Certainty: Likely | |
| Areas Affected: San Luis Obispo County Beaches - Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches - Malibu Coast - Los Angeles County Beaches | ||
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* WHAT...For the Central Coast, large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet, with local sets to 20 feet on Wednesday, and dangerous rip currents. For Los Angeles County, 6 to 10 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding possible around mid- morning and late-evening times of high tide on Tuesday and Wednesday. Information: Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. |
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| Santa Barbara County | ||
| Effective: Mon, 2/16 12:33am | Severity: Moderate | |
| Updated: February 16, 2026 6:46 am | Urgency: Expected | |
| Expires: Mon, 2/16 12:45pm | Certainty: Likely | |
| Areas Affected: Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands - Santa Clarita Valley - San Luis Obispo County Beaches - San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast - Santa Lucia Mountains - Southern Salinas Valley - Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches - Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast - Santa Ynez Valley - Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast - Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast - Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range - Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range - Ventura County Beaches - Ventura County Inland Coast - Lake Casitas - Ojai Valley - Central Ventura County Valleys - Los Angeles County Beaches - Palos Verdes Hills - Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles - Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area - Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area - Calabasas and Agoura Hills - Western San Fernando Valley - Eastern San Fernando Valley - Southeastern Ventura County Valleys - Santa Susana Mountains - Antelope Valley - Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley | ||
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* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Coasts and Valleys of Southwest California. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Information: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. |
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| Santa Barbara County | ||
| Effective: Mon, 2/16 1:11am | Severity: Severe | |
| Updated: February 16, 2026 6:46 am | Urgency: Future | |
| Expires: Mon, 2/16 9:15am | Certainty: Possible | |
| Areas Affected: Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands - Santa Clarita Valley - Santa Ynez Valley - Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast - Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast - Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range - Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range - Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains - Ventura County Beaches - Ventura County Inland Coast - Lake Casitas - Ojai Valley - Central Ventura County Valleys - Malibu Coast - Los Angeles County Beaches - Palos Verdes Hills - Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles - Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area - Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area - Calabasas and Agoura Hills - Western San Fernando Valley - Eastern San Fernando Valley - Southeastern Ventura County Valleys - Santa Susana Mountains - Southern Ventura County Mountains - Northern Ventura County Mountains - Interstate 5 Corridor - Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor - Eastern San Gabriel Mountains - Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley - San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands - Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands | ||
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Rock and mud slides are possible near steep terrain. Debris flows are possible on burn scars. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following areas, most of Central and Southern Los Angeles County, all of Ventura County, and most of Central and Southern Santa Barbara County, including the Lake, Apache, Mountain, Canyon, Post, King, Kenneth, Franklin, Palisades, Sunset, Eaton, Bridge, Lidia, Hawk, Hurst, and Hughes burn scars. This also includes portions of the Gifford burn scar in Santa Barbara County. * WHEN...From 9 AM PST this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding is possible. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of low-lying and flood-prone locations, including creeks and streams. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A line of heavy showers and thunderstorms will sweep across the region today, bringing the risk for flash flooding, rock and mud slides, and burn-scar debris flows across the Flood Watch area. After the passage of the line, scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue into this evening, prolonging the flooding risk in isolated locations. Flooding and burn-scar debris flows are not expected for areas above the snow level, of approximately 6000 feet to 6500 feet elevation, where snow will fall instead of rain. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Information: 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. Travel through passes and canyons could become dangerous, and be alert for rock slides and mud slides. Follow the direction of Emergency Management and Law Enforcement officials. |
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| Santa Barbara County | ||
| Effective: Mon, 2/16 1:00am | Severity: Severe | |
| Updated: February 16, 2026 6:46 am | Urgency: Future | |
| Expires: Mon, 2/16 9:00am | Certainty: Possible | |
| Areas Affected: Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains - Southern Ventura County Mountains - Interstate 5 Corridor | ||
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* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches for 3500 to 4500 feet elevation including the Grapevine of the Interstate-5 Corridor possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 4500 feet elevation possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, and Southern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could become treacherous. Visibilities may drop below one-quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow. Information: If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. |
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| Santa Barbara County | ||
| Effective: Mon, 2/16 2:06am | Severity: Moderate | |
| Updated: February 16, 2026 6:46 am | Urgency: Expected | |
| Expires: Tue, 2/17 4:00am | Certainty: Likely | |
| Areas Affected: Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast - Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast | ||
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* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...From 10 AM PST this morning through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding possible around mid- morning and late-evening times of high tide on Tuesday and Wednesday. Information: Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. |
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