Saturday, March 30, 2024

Tornado Warning and other advisories for Santa Barbara County and other areas of California including Tornado warning for SB: Also 1/2 inch hail

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Santa Barbara Warnings, Watches and Advisories

SAFETY MESSAGE

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. The water depth and road condition may be unsafe. Additional information is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/ Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio... or your local radio and TV stations.

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued March 30 at 1:32AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

At 131 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles west of Boulder Creek, or 15 miles northwest of Santa Cruz, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Santa Cruz and southeastern San Mateo Counties.

Area
San Francisco Peninsula Coast; Santa Cruz Mountains

Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning issued March 30 at 1:28AM PDT until March 30 at 2:15AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

TORLOX The National Weather Service in OXNARD has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Santa Barbara County in southwestern California... * Until 215 AM PDT. * At 128 AM PDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Carpinteria, or near Montecito, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Expect damage to mobile homes, roofs, and vehicles. * This dangerous storm will be near... Carpinteria around 135 AM PDT.

Area
Santa Barbara, CA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued March 30 at 1:25AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

At 125 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Carpinteria, or near Montecito, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. A brief and weak tornado could accompany this activity as it moves through Carpinteria. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Carpinteria.

Area
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast; Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued March 30 at 1:08AM PDT until March 30 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 6 inches. * WHERE...Mountains of Western Shasta County to Western Colusa Counties above 4000 feet. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult from delays, snow- covered roads, and chain controls. The hazardous conditions will impact holiday weekend travelers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels 3500 to 4500 feet early this morning, rising throughout the day to 4500 to 5500 feet by this evening. Heaviest snowfall expected this morning.

Area
Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County; Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued March 30 at 1:08AM PDT until March 31 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, up to 1 foot at highest peaks. * WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada above 4500 feet, including Interstate 80 over Donner Summit and Highway 50 over Echo Summit. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult from delays, snow- covered roads, and chain controls. The hazardous conditions will impact holiday weekend travelers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels near 4500 feet early this morning, rising throughout the day to 4500 to 5500 feet by this evening. Heaviest snowfall expected this morning with additional periods of moderate snowfall through the day.

Area
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park; West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued March 30 at 12:38AM PDT until March 30 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Cuyama Valley, Southern Salinas Valley and San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT early this morning. * 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.

Area
Cuyama Valley; Southern Salinas Valley; San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued March 30 at 12:38AM PDT until March 30 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Strongest in the hills. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast and Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT early this morning. * 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.

Area
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast; Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued March 30 at 12:38AM PDT until March 30 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with damaging gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Santa Lucia Mountains and San Luis Obispo County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down large objects such as trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Area
Santa Lucia Mountains; San Luis Obispo County Mountains

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued March 30 at 12:38AM PDT until March 30 at 6:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches and Ventura County Inland Coast. * WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT early this morning. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

Area
Ventura County Beaches; Ventura County Inland Coast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued March 30 at 12:38AM PDT until March 30 at 6:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Santa Clarita Valley, Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Western San Fernando Valley, Eastern San Fernando Valley and Santa Susana Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT early this morning. * 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.

Area
Santa Clarita Valley; Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area; Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area; Western San Fernando Valley; Eastern San Fernando Valley; Santa Susana Mountains

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued March 30 at 12:38AM PDT until March 30 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Isolated gusts to 60 mph in the hills. * WHERE...Western Antelope Valley Foothills, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills and Antelope Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT this morning. * 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.

Area
Western Antelope Valley Foothills; Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills; Antelope Valley

Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory issued March 30 at 12:31AM PDT until March 30 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following county, Central and Southern Ventura. * WHEN...Until 800 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Shallow landslides. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1228 AM PDT, Doppler radar indicated moderate to heavy rain that will continue overspreading the advisory area through the overnight hours, continuing into Saturday morning. Minor flooding and shallow landslides are ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Ventura, Camarillo, Fillmore, Ojai, Chatsworth, Moorpark, Santa Paula, Port Hueneme, Rose Valley, Ventura Harbor, Newbury Park, Point Mugu State Park, Point Mugu, La Conchita, Rincon Point, Oak Park and Somis. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Ventura, CA

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued March 30 at 12:23AM PDT until March 30 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

FFWLOX The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Santa Barbara County in southwestern California... * Until 500 AM PDT. * At 1223 AM PDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain and spreading across the warned area. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1 inch in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding and landslides caused by heavy showers and thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria, Summerland, Isla Vista, Rincon Point, Goleta, Mission Canyon, Hope Ranch, Santa Barbara Airport, Highway 154 over San Marcos Pass, Old Man Mountain and Lake Cachuma.

Area
Santa Barbara, CA

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 30 at 12:11AM PDT until March 30 at 12:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes and White Mountains of Inyo County. * WHEN...Until noon PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan for difficult travel conditions, particularly on Highway 168 near Aspendell and also over Westgard Pass.

Area
Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County; White Mountains of Inyo County


 

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