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| Santa Barbara County | ||
| Effective: Tue, 12/23 12:19pm | Severity: Severe | |
| Updated: December 24, 2025 2:16 am | Urgency: Expected | |
| Expires: Wed, 12/24 6:00am | Certainty: Likely | |
| Areas Affected: Cuyama Valley - San Luis Obispo County Beaches - San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast - Santa Lucia Mountains - Southern Salinas Valley - San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys - San Luis Obispo County Mountains - 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 - Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains - Southern Ventura County Mountains - Northern Ventura County Mountains - Interstate 5 Corridor - Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor - Eastern San Gabriel Mountains - Western Antelope Valley Foothills - Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills - Antelope Valley | ||
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* WHAT...South to southeast winds 30 to 50 mph with damaging gusts up to 70 mph likely, except up to 80 mph in the mountains and foothills. * WHERE...All of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, the mountains and foothills of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, and the Antelope Valley. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are likely with this powerful Atmospheric River storm, with widespread downed trees and powerlines likely, as well as the potential for power outages and property damage. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Mountain roadways and passes will be especially dangerous, including the busy Interstate 5 near the Grapevine. The combination of strong winds and moist soils will increase the risk for downed trees. Information: Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. |
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| Santa Barbara County | ||
| Effective: Tue, 12/23 12:19pm | Severity: Severe | |
| Updated: December 24, 2025 2:16 am | Urgency: Expected | |
| Expires: Wed, 12/24 6:00am | Certainty: Likely | |
| Areas Affected: Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands - Santa Clarita Valley - Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area - Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area - San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands - Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands | ||
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* WHAT...South to southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with damaging gusts up to 60 mph likely. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands, Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands, and Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are likely with this powerful Atmospheric River storm, with widespread downed trees and powerlines likely, as well as the potential for power outages and property damage. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The combination of strong winds and moist soils will increase the risk for downed trees. Information: Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. |
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| Santa Barbara County | ||
| Effective: Wed, 12/24 12:51am | Severity: Minor | |
| Updated: December 24, 2025 2:16 am | Urgency: Expected | |
| Expires: Wed, 12/24 12:00pm | Certainty: Likely | |
| Areas Affected: Santa Barbara, CA - Ventura, CA | ||
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following counties, Southern and Southeast Santa Barbara and Ventura. * WHEN...Until noon PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1249 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Camarillo, Lompoc, Fillmore, Ojai, Montecito, Santa Ynez, Point Conception, Chatsworth, Moorpark, Santa Paula, Port Hueneme, Carpinteria, Solvang, Summerland and Rincon Point. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Information: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. |
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| Santa Barbara County | ||
| Effective: Tue, 12/23 8:05pm | Severity: Minor | |
| Updated: December 24, 2025 2:16 am | Urgency: Expected | |
| Expires: Wed, 12/24 10:00am | Certainty: Likely | |
| Areas Affected: San Luis Obispo County Beaches - Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches | ||
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* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PST Saturday. * 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 to potentially isolated moderate coastal flooding for south-facing beaches especially during high tides. This is expected to occur from this evening through Thursday due to strong southerly winds. 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: Tue, 12/23 8:05pm | Severity: Minor | |
| Updated: December 24, 2025 2:16 am | Urgency: Expected | |
| Expires: Wed, 12/24 10:00am | Certainty: Likely | |
| Areas Affected: Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast - Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast | ||
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* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PST Saturday. * 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 to potentially isolated moderate coastal flooding for south-facing beaches especially during high tides. This is expected to occur from this evening through Thursday due to strong southerly winds. 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: Wed, 12/24 12:20am | Severity: Severe | |
| Updated: December 24, 2025 2:16 am | Urgency: Future | |
| Expires: Wed, 12/24 9:30am | Certainty: Possible | |
| Areas Affected: Cuyama Valley - 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 - San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys - San Luis Obispo County Mountains - 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 - Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains - 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 - Southern Ventura County Mountains - Northern Ventura County Mountains - Interstate 5 Corridor - Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor - Eastern San Gabriel Mountains - Western Antelope Valley Foothills - Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills - Antelope Valley - Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley | ||
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* WHAT...Significant and widespread flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be likely, with potential debris flow impacts across recent burn scars. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following areas, Antelope Valley, Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Central Ventura County Valleys, Cuyama Valley, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, Eastern San Fernando Valley, Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Interstate 5 Corridor, Lake Casitas, Los Angeles County Beaches, Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley, Northern Ventura County Mountains, Ojai Valley, Palos Verdes Hills, San Luis Obispo County Beaches, San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast, San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Lucia Mountains, Santa Susana Mountains, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range, Santa Ynez Valley, Southeastern Ventura County Valleys, Southern Salinas Valley, Southern Ventura County Mountains, Ventura County Beaches, Ventura County Inland Coast, Western Antelope Valley Foothills, Western San Fernando Valley, Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor and Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...This prolonged strong Atmospheric River storm system will bring periods of heavy rain from late Tuesday into Thursday evening. Potential flooding impacts include the threat of significant and widespread urban roadway flooding, a high risk of major rock/mudslides, and rapid rises in creeks, streams, and rivers which will likely lead to swift water rescues. The recent burn scars will be at risk for debris flows, possibly damaging. These flooding impacts will likely lead to significant travel delays and road closures during this busy holiday travel period. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall with possible thunderstorms is expected with high rainfall rates, potentially exceeding one inch per hour during the peak of the event Tuesday night into Wednesday across favored south facing slopes and near thunderstorms. Another round of heavier rain and thunderstorms will be possible on Thursday. - 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. |
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