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High Wind Warning 17, NWS Los Angeles, CA

May 19, 2021

NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this high wind warning at May 19, 2021, 9:17 PM PDT. It was in force for 6 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 19, 2021, 9:17 PM PDT (04:17 UTC)
Expired
May 20, 2021, 3:39 AM PDT
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Los Angeles, CA

The text

As transmitted.

617 
WWUS76 KLOX 200417
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
917 PM PDT Wed May 19 2021

CAZ039-052-201100-
/O.UPG.KLOX.WI.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-210521T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.HW.W.0017.210520T0417Z-210520T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KLOX.WI.Y.0062.210520T1100Z-210521T1300Z/
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
917 PM PDT Wed May 19 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest to north winds 25 to
  40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory,
  northwestto north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County South Coast and Santa Barbara
  County Mountains. Winds strongest western portion.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 4 AM PDT Thursday. For 
  the Wind Advisory, from 4 AM Thursday to 6 AM PDT Friday.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will weaken some each mid morning
  through early afternoon hours, but strengthen once again late
  this afternoon through early morning hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ054-201100-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-210520T1700Z/
Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa Monica Range-
Including the cities of Acton, Mount Wilson, and Sandberg
917 PM PDT Wed May 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa 
  Monica Range. Mainly in the Interstate 5 corridor.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ059-201100-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-210521T0400Z/
Antelope Valley-
Including the cities of Lancaster and Palmdale
917 PM PDT Wed May 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. Strongest western portion.

* WHERE...Antelope Valley.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and reduced visibility from blowing dust
  will make driving difficult. This includes Highways 14 and 138,
  especially near the foothills. Gusty winds could blow around
  unsecured objects. 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.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-201100-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-210521T0400Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
Including the cities of San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Morro Bay, 
Cambria, San Simeon, Santa Maria, Lompoc, and Vandenberg
917 PM PDT Wed May 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Central Coast and Santa Barbara 
  County Central Coast. Strongest near the beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and
  make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
  This includes Highways 1 and 101, and State Route 246.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
978 
WWUS76 KLOX 201039
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
339 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021

CAZ039-052-201700-
/O.CAN.KLOX.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210520T1100Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0062.210520T1100Z-210521T1300Z/
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
339 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest to north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50
  mph. Strongest between Gaviota and Refugio and the hills above
  Montecito. 

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County South Coast and Santa Barbara 
  County Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and
  make driving difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.This includes Highways 101, 154 and 192...as well as
  the Gaviota and San Marcos Passes. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will weaken some each mid morning 
  through early afternoon hours, but strengthen once again late 
  this afternoon through early morning hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ054-201700-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-210520T1700Z/
Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa Monica Range-
Including the cities of Acton, Mount Wilson, and Sandberg
339 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa 
  Monica Range. Mainly in the Interstate 5 corridor.

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ059-201700-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-210521T0400Z/
Antelope Valley-
Including the cities of Lancaster and Palmdale
339 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. Strongest western portion.

* WHERE...Antelope Valley.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and reduced visibility from blowing dust 
  will make driving difficult. This includes Highways 14 and 
  138, especially near the foothills. Gusty winds could blow 
  around unsecured objects. 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.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-201700-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-210521T0400Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
Including the cities of San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Morro Bay, 
Cambria, San Simeon, Santa Maria, Lompoc, and Vandenberg
339 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts to
  45 mph in the afternoon. 

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Central Coast and Santa Barbara 
  County Central Coast. Strongest near the beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds this strong could cause blowing sand
  across the beaches and blow around unsecured objects and make 
  driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. This 
  includes Highways 1 and 101, and State Route 246.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 19, 9:12 PM PDTGale WatchLOX6 hr

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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.