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| Santa Barbara County | ||
| Effective: Fri, 5/15 7:01am | Severity: Minor | |
| Updated: May 15, 2026 7:30 am | Urgency: Expected | |
| Expires: Fri, 5/15 3:15pm | Certainty: Likely | |
| Areas Affected: San Luis Obispo County Beaches - Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches | ||
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Details:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet with dangerous rip currents. Largest on northwest facing beaches. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM PDT Monday. * 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 Beach erosion and isolated minor coastal flooding is possible. Most likely during the evening high tides (7pm to 11pm) on Saturday and Sunday. 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: Fri, 5/15 4:16am | Severity: Moderate | |
| Updated: May 15, 2026 7:30 am | Urgency: Expected | |
| Expires: Fri, 5/15 9:00pm | Certainty: Likely | |
| Areas Affected: San Luis Obispo County Beaches - San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast - Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches - Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast - Santa Ynez Valley | ||
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Details:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, and Santa Ynez Valley. * WHEN...From 3 PM to 9 PM PDT Saturday. * 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. |
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| Santa Barbara County | ||
| Effective: Fri, 5/15 4:16am | Severity: Moderate | |
| Updated: May 15, 2026 7:30 am | Urgency: Expected | |
| Expires: Fri, 5/15 9:00pm | Certainty: Likely | |
| Areas Affected: Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast - Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range - Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range - Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains | ||
Alert
Details:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...From 3 PM Saturday to 9 AM PDT Sunday. * 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. |
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| Santa Barbara County | ||
| Effective: Fri, 5/15 7:01am | Severity: Moderate | |
| Updated: May 15, 2026 7:30 am | Urgency: Expected | |
| Expires: Fri, 5/15 3:15pm | Certainty: Likely | |
| Areas Affected: Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast - Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast | ||
Alert
Details:
* 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 Saturday afternoon through Monday 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 Beach erosion and isolated minor coastal flooding is possible. Most likely during the evening high tides (7pm to 11pm) on Saturday and Sunday. 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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