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Wind Advisory 127, NWS Los Angeles, CA

December 26, 2021Santa Barbara County, California

NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this wind advisory at Dec 26, 2021, 7:27 PM PST for Santa Barbara County, California. It took effect at Dec 27, 2021, 6:00 AM PST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 26, 2021, 7:27 PM PST (03:27 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 27, 2021, 6:00 AM PST
Expired
Dec 27, 2021, 6:00 PM PST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Los Angeles, CA

County Santa Barbara County, CA

The radar

The Vandenberg AFB radar (KVBX), 47 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:27 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, 3.5 hours before the alert went out and 326 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 2021-12-27Temperature 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°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, San Diego, CA at 00:00Z on 2021-12-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -30 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1115 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
63 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-30 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-28 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

154 
WWUS76 KLOX 270327
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
727 PM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

CAZ037-038-051-271400-
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0127.211227T1400Z-211228T0200Z/
San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys-Cuyama Valley-
San Luis Obispo County Mountains-
Including the cities of Paso Robles, Atascadero, Cuyama, 
and Black Mountain
727 PM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph
  expected. Strongest winds in the mountains and foothills.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, Cuyama Valley 
  and San Luis Obispo County Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ059-271400-
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0127.211227T1800Z-211228T0600Z/
Antelope Valley-
Including the cities of Lancaster and Palmdale
727 PM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph,
  except 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph in the foothills. 

* WHERE...Antelope Valley.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and reduced visibility from blowing dust
  will make driving difficult. Major roadways that will likely be
  impacted by the strong winds include Highways 14 and 138. 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.

&&

$$

Gomberg
4 follow-up statements
859 
WWUS76 KLOX 271035
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
235 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

CAZ037-038-051-271800-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0127.211227T1400Z-211228T0200Z/
San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys-Cuyama Valley-
San Luis Obispo County Mountains-
Including the cities of Paso Robles, Atascadero, Cuyama, 
and Black Mountain
235 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph 
  expected. Strongest winds in the mountains and foothills.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, Cuyama Valley 
  and San Luis Obispo County Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and
  make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
  Major roadways that will likely be impacted by the strong winds
  include Highway 101 and State Routes 46, 58, and 166. 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.

&&

$$

CAZ059-271800-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0127.211227T1800Z-211228T0600Z/
Antelope Valley-
Including the cities of Lancaster and Palmdale
235 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, 
  except 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph in the foothills.

* WHERE...Antelope Valley.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and reduced visibility from blowing dust
  will make driving difficult. Major roadways that will likely be
  impacted by the strong winds include Highways 14 and 138. 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.

&&

$$

CAZ044-045-088-271800-
/O.NEW.KLOX.FZ.A.0005.211228T1000Z-211228T1700Z/
Ventura County Interior Valleys-Ventura County Coastal Valleys-
Santa Clarita Valley-
Including the cities of Santa Paula, Fillmore, Ojai, Piru, 
Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Newbury Park, 
Santa Clarita, Newhall, and Valencia
235 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures between 28 and 32 degrees 
  possible.

* WHERE...Ventura County Interior Valleys, Ventura County 
  Coastal Valleys and Santa Clarita Valley.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Plan for
extra time to defrost vehicle windshields.

&&

$$

Hall
493 
WWUS76 KLOX 271805
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1005 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

CAZ037-038-051-280200-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0127.000000T0000Z-211228T0200Z/
San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys-Cuyama Valley-
San Luis Obispo County Mountains-
Including the cities of Paso Robles, Atascadero, Cuyama, 
and Black Mountain
1005 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with local gusts to 45 mph 
  expected. Strongest winds in the mountains and foothills.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, Cuyama Valley 
  and San Luis Obispo County Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and 
  make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 
  Major roadways that will likely be impacted by the strong 
  winds include Highway 101 and State Routes 46, 58, and 166. 
  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.

&&

$$

CAZ059-280200-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0127.000000T0000Z-211228T0600Z/
Antelope Valley-
Including the cities of Lancaster and Palmdale
1005 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph,
  strongest in the foothills.

* WHERE...Antelope Valley.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and reduced visibility from blowing dust 
  will make driving difficult. Major roadways that will likely 
  be impacted by the strong winds include Highways 14 and 138. 
  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.

&&

$$

CAZ044-045-088-280200-
/O.CON.KLOX.FZ.A.0005.211228T1000Z-211228T1700Z/
Ventura County Interior Valleys-Ventura County Coastal Valleys-
Santa Clarita Valley-
Including the cities of Santa Paula, Fillmore, Ojai, Piru, 
Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Newbury Park, 
Santa Clarita, Newhall, and Valencia
1005 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures between 28 and 32 degrees
  possible. Coldest in the Ojai Valley and near Malibu Canyon.

* WHERE...Ventura County Interior Valleys, Ventura County 
  Coastal Valleys and Santa Clarita Valley.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Plan for
extra time to defrost vehicle windshields.

&&

$$

MW
903 
WWUS76 KLOX 272213
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
213 PM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

CAZ044-045-088-280200-
/O.UPG.KLOX.FZ.A.0005.211228T1000Z-211228T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.FR.Y.0011.211228T0800Z-211228T1600Z/
Ventura County Interior Valleys-Ventura County Coastal Valleys-
Santa Clarita Valley-
Including the cities of Santa Paula, Fillmore, Ojai, Piru, 
Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Newbury Park, 
Santa Clarita, Newhall, and Valencia
213 PM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation.
  Isolated pockets of temperatures near 30 are possible in the
  Ojai Valley and near Malibu Canyon and Agoura.

* WHERE...Ventura County Interior Valleys, Ventura County 
  Coastal Valleys and Santa Clarita Valley.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost can damage sensitive plants and harm pets if 
  left unprotected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

CAZ046-547-280200-
/O.NEW.KLOX.FR.Y.0011.211228T0800Z-211228T1600Z/
Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-
Los Angeles County San Fernando Valley-
Including the cities of Woodland Hills, Northridge, Burbank, 
and Universal City
213 PM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation.
  Isolated pockets of temperatures around 30 are possible.

* WHERE...Santa Monica Mountains and San Fernando Valley.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost can damage sensitive plants and harm pets if 
  left unprotected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

CAZ037-038-051-280200-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0127.000000T0000Z-211228T0200Z/
San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys-Cuyama Valley-
San Luis Obispo County Mountains-
Including the cities of Paso Robles, Atascadero, Cuyama, 
and Black Mountain
213 PM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, Cuyama Valley 
  and San Luis Obispo County Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and 
  make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 
  Major roadways that will likely be impacted by the strong 
  winds include Highway 101 and State Routes 46, 58, and 166. 
  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.

&&

$$

CAZ059-280200-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0127.000000T0000Z-211228T0600Z/
Antelope Valley-
Including the cities of Lancaster and Palmdale
213 PM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Antelope Valley.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and reduced visibility from blowing dust 
  will make driving difficult. Major roadways that will likely 
  be impacted by the strong winds include Highways 14 and 138. 
  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.

&&

$$

MW
233 
WWUS76 KLOX 280158
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
558 PM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

CAZ059-280300-
/O.CAN.KLOX.WI.Y.0127.000000T0000Z-211228T0600Z/
Antelope Valley-
Including the cities of Lancaster and Palmdale
558 PM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Although gusty winds remain near the foothills, wind speeds have 
decreased across the advisory area.

$$

CAZ037-038-051-280300-
/O.EXP.KLOX.WI.Y.0127.000000T0000Z-211228T0200Z/
San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys-Cuyama Valley-
San Luis Obispo County Mountains-
Including the cities of Paso Robles, Atascadero, Cuyama, 
and Black Mountain
558 PM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Wind speeds have decreased across the advisory area.

$$

CAZ044>046-088-547-280800-
/O.CON.KLOX.FR.Y.0011.211228T0800Z-211228T1600Z/
Ventura County Interior Valleys-Ventura County Coastal Valleys-
Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-Santa Clarita Valley-
Los Angeles County San Fernando Valley-
Including the cities of Santa Paula, Fillmore, Ojai, Piru, 
Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Newbury Park, 
Santa Clarita, Newhall, Valencia, Woodland Hills, Northridge, 
Burbank, and Universal City
558 PM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM
PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost 
  formation. Isolated pockets of temperatures near 30 are 
  possible in the Ojai Valley and near Malibu Canyon and Agoura. 

* WHERE...Ventura County Interior Valleys, Ventura County 
  Coastal Valleys and Santa Clarita Valley. 

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost can damage sensitive plants and harm pets if 
  left unprotected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

Jackson

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 27, 2:35 AM PSTFreeze WatchLOXLos Angeles12 hr
Dec 27, 2:13 PM PSTFrost AdvisoryLOXLos Angeles18 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.