Sunday, March 24, 2024

Gale Warning and Thunderstorm with Lightning Warning for Santa Barbara Area

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Weather Alerts-Santa Barbara, CA

Gale Warning

Until Mon 3 am PDT

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Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

Los Angeles - CA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Portions of the coastal waters of southwest California

Description

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY... WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and combined seas 9 to 14 ft when conditions are worst. WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of southwest California. WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday. IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions which could capsize or damage small and large vessels. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.

Wind Advisory

From Sun 4 pm until Mon 3 am PDT

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Action Recommended

Execute a pre-planned activity identified in the instructions

Issued By

Los Angeles - CA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast

Description

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT MONDAY... WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Marine Weather Statement

Until Sun 6 pm PDT

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Action Recommended

Attend to information sources as described in the instructions

Issued By

Los Angeles - CA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island

Description

...ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS AND GALE FORCE WINDS THROUGH TONIGHT... A moist and unstable airmass with a pocket of cold air aloft will support a slight chance of thunderstorms through this afternoon across portions of the southwest California coastal waters. Any thunderstorms that form will be capable of producing dangerous lightning, brief heavy rainfall and small hail. If threatening weather is observed, mariners are advised to seek safe harbor. In addition to the thunderstorm threat, gale force winds with hazardous to potentially dangerous steep, choppy seas will affect much of the coastal waters through tonight. Small craft should stay in port during this period.
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