Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:13AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 12:13am
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
At 1212 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a
line extending from 10 miles west of Vandenberg Space Force Base to
14 miles west of Point Conception. Movement was east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. While not likely, there is a
remote chance for the development of a brief, weak tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Lompoc...
Point Conception...
Vandenberg Space Force Base...
Orcutt...
Vandenberg Village...
and Mission Hills.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches; Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast; Santa Ynez Valley; Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Sender: