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Wind Advisory 80, NWS Los Angeles, CA

December 24, 2018Los Angeles County, California

NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this wind advisory at Dec 24, 2018, 11:15 PM PST for Los Angeles County, California. It was in force for 28 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 24, 2018, 11:15 PM PST (07:15 UTC)
Expired
Dec 26, 2018, 3:00 AM PST
In force
28 hr
Issued by
NWS Los Angeles, CA

County Los Angeles County, CA

The radar

The Santa Ana Mts radar (KSOX), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:18 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 00:00Z, 7.3 hours before the alert went out and 184 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, San Diego, CA at 00:00Z on 2018-12-25Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, San Diego, CA at 00:00Z on 2018-12-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 18 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1637 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
42 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
18 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
31 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

570 
WWUS76 KLOX 250715
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1115 PM PST Mon Dec 24 2018

CAZ039-052-251400-
/O.CON.KLOX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181226T0600Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-Santa Barbara County Mountains-
Including the cities of Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria, 
San Marcos Pass, San Rafael Wilderness Area, 
and Dick Smith Wilderness Area
1115 PM PST Mon Dec 24 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...Areas of northwest to north winds 25 to 40 mph with
  damaging gusts to 60 mph will continue at times into Tuesday
  evening. Winds will be strongest across the Santa Barbara County
  mountains and adjacent foothills of the Santa Barbara south
  coast. The strongest winds are expected overnight and again 
  late Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. 

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong may down trees and power lines, 
  causing property damage or power outages. Cross winds can make 
  driving difficult, especially for drivers of high profile 
  vehicles and vehicles towing trailers. Major highways that 
  will likely be affected by the strong winds include Highways 
  101, 154, and 192. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means that damaging high winds of 58 mph or
greater are likely or imminent. Secure all loose outdoor
furniture in advance of the onset of strong winds. Monitor the
latest forecasts on NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite media
source.

&&

$$

CAZ040-251400-
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0080.181225T0715Z-181225T1700Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Including the cities of Ventura, Oxnard, and Camarillo
1115 PM PST Mon Dec 24 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 9 AM PST Tuesday. 

* WINDS AND TIMING...West to northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
  gusts to 35 mph will persist into Christmas morning. Winds will
  diminish some through the afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles. This includes Highway 101 and 
  Pacific Coast Highway.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

CAZ044-045-251400-
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0080.181225T0715Z-181225T1700Z/
Ventura County Interior Valleys-Ventura County Coastal Valleys-
Including the cities of Santa Paula, Fillmore, Ojai, Piru, 
Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Moorpark, and Newbury Park
1115 PM PST Mon Dec 24 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 9 AM PST Tuesday. 

* WINDS AND TIMING...West to northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
  gusts to 35 mph will persist into Christmas morning. Winds will
  diminish some through the afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles. This includes the 23, 101, and 118 
  freeways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

CAZ041-251400-
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0080.181225T1100Z-181226T0600Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Including the cities of Malibu, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, 
Hollywood, and Long Beach
1115 PM PST Mon Dec 24 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 3 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* WINDS AND TIMING...West to northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
  gusts to 35 mph will develop early Christmas morning and persist
  through the morning hours. There will be a few hours when winds
  diminish some, but then redevelop out of the north 15 to 25 mph
  with gusts to 35 mph, mainly affecting West Los Angeles to
  Hollywood through Christmas evening. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles. This includes Pacific Coast Highway 
  and the 10, 105, 110, 405, 605, and 710 freeways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

CAZ046-251400-
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0080.181225T0715Z-181226T0600Z/
Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-
1115 PM PST Mon Dec 24 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 10 PM PST Tuesday. 

* WINDS AND TIMING...West to northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with
  gusts to 45 mph will develop late this evening and persist
  through mid Christmas morning. There will be a few hours when
  winds will diminish some, but then redevelop out of the north 15
  to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. Winds will diminish late
  tomorrow evening. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles. This includes Kanan, Malibu Canyon, 
  Topanga, and Decker Canyon Roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

CAZ088-547-251400-
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0080.181225T1700Z-181226T0600Z/
Santa Clarita Valley-Los Angeles County San Fernando Valley-
Including the cities of Santa Clarita, Newhall, Valencia, 
Woodland Hills, Northridge, Burbank, and Universal City
1115 PM PST Mon Dec 24 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 9 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* WINDS AND TIMING...Northwest to north winds 15 to 25 mph with
  gusts to 40 mph will develop Christmas morning. Winds will
  diminish late Christmas evening.
 
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles. This includes Interstate 5, Highways
  14, 126. 101, 118, 170, 210, and the 405 freeway.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

CAZ059-251400-
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0080.181225T1700Z-181226T0600Z/
Antelope Valley-
Including the cities of Lancaster and Palmdale
1115 PM PST Mon Dec 24 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 9 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* WINDS AND TIMING...West to northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with
  gusts to 45. Local gusts to 55 mph in NW portion in the
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles.This includes Highways 14 and 138, 
  especially near the foothills.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

Kaplan/DB
6 follow-up statements
811 
WWUS76 KLOX 251047
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
247 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

CAZ039-052-251900-
/O.CON.KLOX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181226T0600Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-Santa Barbara County Mountains-
Including the cities of Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria, 
San Marcos Pass, San Rafael Wilderness Area, 
and Dick Smith Wilderness Area
247 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...Areas of northwest to north winds 25 to 40 mph with
  damaging gusts to 60 mph will continue at times through this
  evening. Winds will be strongest across the Santa Barbara County
  mountains and adjacent foothills of the Santa Barbara south
  coast. The strongest winds are expected late this afternoon
  through this evening.  

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong may down trees and power lines, 
  causing property damage or power outages. Cross winds can make 
  driving difficult, especially for drivers of high profile 
  vehicles and vehicles towing trailers. Major highways that 
  will likely be affected by the strong winds include Highways 
  101, 154, and 192. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means that damaging high winds of 58 mph or
greater are likely or imminent. Secure all loose outdoor
furniture in advance of the onset of strong winds. Monitor the
latest forecasts on NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite media
source.

&&

$$

CAZ087-251700-
/O.EXA.KLOX.WI.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-181225T1700Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
Including the city of Avalon
247 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 9 AM PST this morning. 

* WINDS AND TIMING...West to northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with
  gusts to 40 mph will persist through mid-morning before
  diminishing some late this morning and afternoon. 
  

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

CAZ040-251700-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-181225T1700Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Including the cities of Ventura, Oxnard, and Camarillo
247 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND TIMING...West to northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
  gusts to 35 mph will persist through mid-morning. Winds will 
  diminish some through the afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. This includes Highway 101 and 
  Pacific Coast Highway. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

CAZ044-045-251700-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-181225T1700Z/
Ventura County Interior Valleys-Ventura County Coastal Valleys-
Including the cities of Santa Paula, Fillmore, Ojai, Piru, 
Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Moorpark, and Newbury Park
247 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND TIMING...West to northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
  gusts to 35 mph will persist through mid-morning. Winds will 
  diminish some through the afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. This includes the 23, 101, and 118 
  freeways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

CAZ041-251900-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0080.181225T1100Z-181226T0600Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Including the cities of Malibu, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, 
Hollywood, and Long Beach
247 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND TIMING...West to northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
  gusts to 35 mph will continue through this morning. There will
  be a few hours when winds diminish some, but then redevelop out
  of the north 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph, mainly affecting
  West Los Angeles to Hollywood through this evening. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. This includes Pacific Coast Highway 
  and the 10, 105, 110, 405, 605, and 710 freeways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

CAZ046-251900-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-181226T0600Z/
Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-
247 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND TIMING...West to northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with
  gusts to 45 mph will persist through mid-morning. There will be
  a few hours when winds will diminish some, but then redevelop
  out of the north 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. Winds will
  diminish late this evening. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. This includes Kanan, Malibu Canyon, 
  Topanga, and Decker Canyon Roads. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

CAZ088-547-251900-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0080.181225T1700Z-181226T0600Z/
Santa Clarita Valley-Los Angeles County San Fernando Valley-
Including the cities of Santa Clarita, Newhall, Valencia, 
Woodland Hills, Northridge, Burbank, and Universal City
247 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND TIMING...Northwest to north winds 15 to 25 mph with
  gusts to 40 mph will develop this morning. Winds will diminish
  late this evening. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. This includes Interstate 5, 
  Highways 14, 126. 101, 118, 170, 210, and the 405 freeway. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

CAZ059-251900-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0080.181225T1700Z-181226T0600Z/
Antelope Valley-
Including the cities of Lancaster and Palmdale
247 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND TIMING...West to northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with 
  gusts to 45. Local gusts to 55 mph in NW portion in the 
  afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.This includes Highways 14 and 138, 
  especially near the foothills. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

Kaplan/DB
200 
WWUS76 KLOX 251704
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
904 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

CAZ040-044-045-087-251815-
/O.EXP.KLOX.WI.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-181225T1700Z/
Ventura County Coast-Ventura County Interior Valleys-
Ventura County Coastal Valleys-Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
Including the cities of Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Santa Paula, 
Fillmore, Ojai, Piru, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Moorpark, 
Newbury Park, and Avalon
904 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Gusty winds have diminished this morning, therefore the advisory 
has been allowed to expire.

Although an advisory is no longer in effect, some locally gusty
northwest winds will be possible through this evening.

$$

CAZ039-052-260100-
/O.CON.KLOX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181226T0600Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-Santa Barbara County Mountains-
Including the cities of Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria, 
San Marcos Pass, San Rafael Wilderness Area, 
and Dick Smith Wilderness Area
904 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...Areas of northwest to north winds 25 to 40 mph with 
  damaging gusts to 60 mph will continue at times through this 
  evening. Winds will be strongest across the Santa Barbara 
  County mountains and adjacent foothills of the Santa Barbara 
  south coast. The strongest winds are expected late this 
  afternoon through this evening. 

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong may down trees and power lines, 
  causing property damage or power outages. Cross winds can make 
  driving difficult, especially for drivers of high profile 
  vehicles and vehicles towing trailers. Major highways that 
  will likely be affected by the strong winds include Highways 
  101, 154, and 192. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means that damaging high winds of 58 mph or
greater are likely or imminent. Secure all loose outdoor
furniture in advance of the onset of strong winds. Monitor the
latest forecasts on NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite media
source.

&&

$$

CAZ041-260100-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-181226T0600Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Including the cities of Malibu, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, 
Hollywood, and Long Beach
904 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND TIMING...West to northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with 
  gusts to 35 mph will continue through this morning. There will 
  be a few hours when winds diminish some, but then redevelop 
  out of the north 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph, mainly 
  affecting West Los Angeles to Hollywood through this evening. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. This includes Pacific Coast Highway 
  and the 10, 105, 110, 405, 605, and 710 freeways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

CAZ046-260100-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-181226T0600Z/
Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-
904 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND TIMING...West to northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with 
  gusts to 45 mph will persist through mid-morning. There will 
  be a few hours when winds will diminish some, but then 
  redevelop out of the north 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. 
  Winds will diminish late this evening. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. This includes Kanan, Malibu Canyon, 
  Topanga, and Decker Canyon Roads. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

CAZ088-547-260100-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-181226T0600Z/
Santa Clarita Valley-Los Angeles County San Fernando Valley-
Including the cities of Santa Clarita, Newhall, Valencia, 
Woodland Hills, Northridge, Burbank, and Universal City
904 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND TIMING...Northwest to north winds 15 to 25 mph with 
  gusts to 40 mph will develop this morning. Winds will diminish 
  late this evening. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. This includes Interstate 5, 
  Highways 14, 126. 101, 118, 170, 210, and the 405 freeway. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

CAZ059-260100-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-181226T0600Z/
Antelope Valley-
Including the cities of Lancaster and Palmdale
904 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND TIMING...West to northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with 
  gusts to 45. Local gusts to 55 mph in NW portion in the 
  afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.This includes Highways 14 and 138, 
  especially near the foothills. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$
638 
WWUS76 KLOX 252206
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
206 PM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

CAZ039-052-260600-
/O.CON.KLOX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181226T0600Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-Santa Barbara County Mountains-
Including the cities of Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria, 
San Marcos Pass, San Rafael Wilderness Area, 
and Dick Smith Wilderness Area
206 PM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...Areas of northwest to north winds 25 to 40 mph with 
  damaging gusts to 60 mph will continue at times through this 
  evening. Winds will be strongest across the Santa Barbara 
  County mountains and adjacent foothills of the Santa Barbara 
  south coast. The strongest winds are expected late this 
  afternoon through this evening. 

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong may down trees and power lines, 
  causing property damage or power outages. Cross winds can make 
  driving difficult, especially for drivers of high profile 
  vehicles and vehicles towing trailers. Major highways that 
  will likely be affected by the strong winds include Highways 
  101, 154, and 192. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means that damaging high winds of 58 mph or
greater are likely or imminent. Secure all loose outdoor
furniture in advance of the onset of strong winds. Monitor the
latest forecasts on NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite media
source.

&&

$$

CAZ041-260600-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-181226T0600Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Including the cities of Malibu, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, 
Hollywood, and Long Beach
206 PM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND TIMING...Northwest to north winds 15 to 25 mph with
  gusts to 35 mph below passes and canyons from Malibu to the
  Hollywood Hills through this evening. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles. This includes Pacific Coast Highway.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

CAZ046-260600-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-181226T0600Z/
Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-
206 PM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND TIMING...Northwest to north winds 20 to 30 mph with
  gusts to 45 mph through this evening.  

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. This includes Kanan, Malibu Canyon, 
  Topanga, and Decker Canyon Roads. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

CAZ088-547-260600-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-181226T0600Z/
Santa Clarita Valley-Los Angeles County San Fernando Valley-
Including the cities of Santa Clarita, Newhall, Valencia, 
Woodland Hills, Northridge, Burbank, and Universal City
206 PM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND TIMING...Northwest to north winds 15 to 25 mph with
  gusts to 40 mph through this evening. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. This includes Interstate 5, 
  Highways 14, 126. 101, 118, 170, 210, and the 405 freeway. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

CAZ059-260600-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-181226T0600Z/
Antelope Valley-
Including the cities of Lancaster and Palmdale
206 PM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND TIMING...West to northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with
  gusts to 45 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.This includes Highways 14 and 138, 
  especially near the foothills. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty
cross winds.

&&

$$

RAT
119 
WWUS76 KLOX 260535
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
935 PM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

CAZ039-052-260645-
/O.CAN.KLOX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181226T0600Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-Santa Barbara County Mountains-
Including the cities of Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria, 
San Marcos Pass, San Rafael Wilderness Area, 
and Dick Smith Wilderness Area
935 PM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has cancelled
the High Wind Warning. 

Winds have subsided below warning level. However, locally gusty
north winds will be possible through midnight.

$$

CAZ041-260645-
/O.EXP.KLOX.WI.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-181226T0600Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Including the cities of Malibu, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, 
Hollywood, and Long Beach
935 PM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Winds have subsided below advisory level.

$$

CAZ046-260645-
/O.EXP.KLOX.WI.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-181226T0600Z/
Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-
935 PM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Winds have subsided below advisory level.

$$

CAZ088-547-260645-
/O.EXP.KLOX.WI.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-181226T0600Z/
Santa Clarita Valley-Los Angeles County San Fernando Valley-
Including the cities of Santa Clarita, Newhall, Valencia, 
Woodland Hills, Northridge, Burbank, and Universal City
935 PM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Winds have subsided below advisory level.

$$

CAZ059-260645-
/O.EXP.KLOX.WI.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-181226T0600Z/
Antelope Valley-
Including the cities of Lancaster and Palmdale
935 PM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Winds have subsided below advisory level.

$$
096 
WWUS76 KLOX 260546
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
946 PM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

CAZ039-052-261100-
/O.EXB.KLOX.WI.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-181226T1100Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-Santa Barbara County Mountains-
Including the cities of Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria, 
San Marcos Pass, San Rafael Wilderness Area, 
and Dick Smith Wilderness Area
946 PM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 3 AM PST Wednesday. 

* WINDS...North to northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to
  45 mph will continue through late tonight in the mountains, 
  including the Santa Ynez Range, and through passes and canyons 
  of the south coast. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles. This includes Pacific Coast Highway,
  and Highway 154 near San Marcos Pass. 

$$

CAZ053-054-261100-
/O.EXB.KLOX.WI.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-181226T1100Z/
Ventura County Mountains-
Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa Monica Range-
Including the cities of Lockwood Valley, Mount Pinos, Acton, 
Mount Wilson, and Sandberg
946 PM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 3 AM PST Wednesday. 

* WINDS...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph will
  continue through late tonight. Isolated gusts to 55 mph are
  expected near Whitaker Peak.
  

* IMPACTS...When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for
  sudden gusty cross winds on area roads such as the Interstate 5
  Corridor.

$$

Smith/Rorke
439 
WWUS76 KLOX 261114
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
314 AM PST Wed Dec 26 2018

CAZ039-052>054-261215-
/O.EXP.KLOX.WI.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-181226T1100Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-Santa Barbara County Mountains-
Ventura County Mountains-
Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa Monica Range-
Including the cities of Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria, 
San Marcos Pass, San Rafael Wilderness Area, 
Dick Smith Wilderness Area, Lockwood Valley, Mount Pinos, Acton, 
Mount Wilson, and Sandberg
314 AM PST Wed Dec 26 2018

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The winds have mostly diminished. Local gusts to 40 mph will 
continue through dawn.

$$

ASR

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Los Angeles, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Dec 24, 10:28 PM PST, 47 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 24, 10:28 PM PST, 47 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1028 PM PST Mon Dec 24 2018

.SYNOPSIS...24/652 PM.

A cold front and low pressure center is moving over the area now.
Expect light rain and mountain snow showers, especially on north-
facing slopes. Otherwise, the associated northerly winds, and cooler
temperatures will persist the remainder of the week. Elevated
surf will diminish during the day tomorrow.

&&

.SHORT TERM (TDY-WED)...24/824 PM.

***UPDATE***

A quick moving storm system will move down the spine of the
California coast overnight reaching Southern California Christmas
morning, then towards Yuma AZ in the afternoon. There will be
little in the way of moisture to tap into with this system as
there is not a good over water trajectory as it approaches. Also,
850 mb winds (5,000 ft) will be out of the NW which is not
conducive for any significant rainfall totals South of Point
Conception. Regardless, rainfall totals will remain light with
less than a quarter inch across SLO County, and likely less than a
tenth of an inch elsewhere. However, with the cold core of the
upper low, there will be a slight chance for thunderstorms from
anywhere N of Point Conception and across the SBA/Ventura County
Mtns through this tonight.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through Tuesday evening,
with 2-4 inches of snow expected above 5500 ft. Snow levels with
this system will lower to between 4000-5000 ft late tonight into
Christmas Day. The main impact will be the potential for icy
conditions with light snow accumulations and blowing snow across
the I-5 Corridor including the Tejon pass towards the Grapevine.
Also, the Eastern San Gabriel Mtns should see some snowfall
accumulations as well.

A High Wind Warning is in effect for the Santa Barbara County
Mountains and south Coast where gusts of 60 mph can be expected.
Strongest wind gusts so far have been in the lower 50s across
Refugio and in the hills above Montecito. As the cold air pushes
in behind the upper low later tonight into Christmas, winds
should continue to strengthen as the cold air aloft surfaces due
to subsidence behind the front. In fact many areas will be
affected by gusty NW to N winds overnight into Christmas Day. Wind
advisories for wind gusts between 35 and 45 mph will be issued
later this evening for the L.A. and Ventura Coasts, as well as
valleys, Santa Monica Mtns and Antelope Valley through early
Christmas Morning. However, the winds will then shift to the north
and once again bring gusty winds across the mountains, Santa
Clarita, San Fernando Valleys, and through the Santa Monica Range
into West L.A. during Christmas day. There will be some gusty NW
to N winds across SLO County but should remain below advisory
levels.

As far as temperatures go, high temps will be trending 3 to 8
degrees cooler across coast and Valleys, and 10 to 15 degrees
cooler across the mountains and Antelope Valley for Christmas Day.

***From Previous Discussion***

Things gradually calm down and dry out on Wednesday with clearing
skies as weak height rises occur behind tomorrow's trough.
Although temperatures will warm up some from Tuesday, most areas
will remain below normal. Not much change in the flow pattern for
most of Thursday. Mountain north winds will gradually increase
later in the day in advance of another upper trough that's
forecast to move into the western Great Basin by Thursday night
and the resulting north flow on its back side.

.LONG TERM (THU-SUN)...24/225 PM.

Dry conditions remain for the extended period through next Monday.
The upper level low that dives into the southwest U.S. on Thursday
slows down and closes off a bit to keep gusty northerly winds
through the mountains and canyons through Saturday, then a weak
ridge moves through to weaken those winds. Could be a weak Santa
Ana on Saturday that will bring a warming trend for the rest of
the extended. Some differences in the extended models by early
next week. The EC has a very broad upper trough over the west
while the GFS shows a variable NW upper flow with a sharper and
SW-NE elongated trough that moves into the area on Monday. Both
are dry solutions as far as forecast area is concerned. Leaning
towards the GFS solution at this time which would mean slightly
warmer temps than the EC.

&&

.AVIATION...25/0621Z.

At 06Z at KLAX...there was no marine layer, but there was a moist
layer from the surface through 5000 ft.

Areas of cigs with mostly MVFR conds will affect the region
overnight thru mid morning. There will be local IFR conds,
especially in the foothills and mountains. Showers are likely
from KSBA northward through early Tue morning, with a chance of
showers elsewhere. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms north
of KSBA. Snow will affect mainly northern mountain slopes. Conds
will become VFR in most areas by mid to late morning Tue.

Gusty west to northwest winds will affect much of the region on
very late tonight into Tue. There may be some LLWS, especially
near KSBA, KVNY and KBUR Tue, with areas of moderate UDDF.

KLAX...Low to moderate confidence in the 06Z TAF. There is a
30-40% chance that MVFR cigs will scatter out as early as 14Z.
There is good confidence in gusty W to NW winds Tue. There is a
20% chance of northerly cross winds 10-15 knots between 03Z-09Z
Wed.

KBUR...Low to moderate confidence in the 06Z TAF. There is a 30-40%
chance that MVFR cigs will scatter out early as 14Z. There is
also good confidence in gusty NW winds Tue.

&&

.MARINE...24/1027 PM.

For all the Outer Waters, high confidence in gale force winds
through at least late Tue night. Combined seas are forecast to
build up to 15 to 18 ft on Tuesday, and periods will be rather
short. There is a 50%-60% chance that SCA level winds and/or seas
will persist Wednesday through Friday.

For the Inner Waters north of Point Sal, high confidence in gale
force winds through at least Tue afternoon, with a 30% chance that
gales will continue through at least Tue evening or night. There
is a 40% chance of SCA level winds Wed and Thu afternoon and evening.

For the Inner Waters south of Point Conception, high confidence
in gale force winds through Tuesday evening. Very large, steep and
dangerous waves are expected thru Tue night. SCA level wind gusts
should prevail later Tuesday night after the gales subside.
Conditions should be below SCA levels on Wednesday through
Saturday, except for a 30%-40% chance of SCA level wind gusts
Thursday and Thursday night, especially for PZZ650.

&&

.BEACHES...24/141 PM.

A northwest swell building into the northern coastal waters will
bring high surf to the Central Coast beaches through tonight
with surf 7 to 10 feet with max sets to 12 feet. Another large
west-northwest swell will move into the waters late tonight into
Tuesday night, bringing even larger surf to the Central Coast.
Surf of 9 to 12 feet with peak sets up to 14 feet can be expected
through Tuesday evening before slowly subsiding through
Wednesday morning.

This swell will bring high surf conditions to beaches south of
Point Conception as well starting early Tuesday and continuing
through Wednesday morning. Surf of 5 to 8 feet with sets to 10
feet is expected on west-facing beaches, mainly in L.A. and
Ventura Counties. Along the Santa Barbara County south coast,
local sets up to 6 feet are expected. Strong rip currents are
expected on all beaches, with a risk of sneaker waves and beach
erosion.

High tides are expected during the late morning on Tuesday. The
combination of high tides and large waves will bring a risk of
minor to moderate coastal flooding during the time of peak surf.

&&

.LOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...High Surf Advisory in effect until 9 AM PST Wednesday for
      zones 34-35. (See LAXCFWLOX).
     High Wind Warning in effect until 10 PM PST Tuesday for zones
      39-52. (See LAXNPWLOX).
     Beach Hazards Statement in effect from 6 AM PST Tuesday
      through Wednesday morning for zone 39. (See LAXCFWLOX).
     High Surf Advisory in effect from 6 AM Tuesday to 9 AM PST
      Wednesday for zones 40-41-87. (See LAXCFWLOX).
     Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 10 PM PST Tuesday for
      zones 53-54. (See LAXWSWLOX).
PZ...Gale Warning in effect until 3 PM PST Tuesday for zone 645. (See LAXMWWLOX).
     Gale Warning in effect until 9 PM PST Tuesday for zones
      650-655. (See LAXMWWLOX).
     Gale Warning in effect until 3 AM PST Wednesday for zones
      670-673-676. (See LAXMWWLOX).

&&

.HAZARD POTENTIAL OUTLOOK (WED-SUN).

There is the potential for strong and damaging northerly winds on
Christmas Day across portions of Southwest California, especially
in the mountains and Santa Barbara south coast. High surf
conditions and strong rip currents could impact the Central Coast
much of this week, as well as the west facing beaches of
LA/Ventura counties on Monday night and Tuesday. There is the
potential for a stronger offshore wind event by next weekend.

&&

PUBLIC...Kaplan/Jackson
AVIATION...DB
MARINE...DB
BEACHES...Sirard
SYNOPSIS...TF

weather.gov/losangeles

The office that day

Everything else NWS Los Angeles, CA issued on the same UTC day.

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.