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Wind Advisory 43, NWS Los Angeles, CA

April 4, 2021

NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this wind advisory at Apr 4, 2021, 3:45 AM PDT. It was in force for 71 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 4, 2021, 3:45 AM PDT (10:45 UTC)
Expired
Apr 7, 2021, 2:49 AM PDT
In force
71 hr
Issued by
NWS Los Angeles, CA

The text

As transmitted.

502 
WWUS76 KLOX 041045
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
345 AM PDT Sun Apr 4 2021

CAZ039-052-042200-
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0043.210404T1045Z-210405T1000Z/
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
345 AM PDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Areas of northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts between
  40 and 45 mph from Refugio westward, and adjacent Santa Ynez
  mountains. Strongest early this morning and again late this 
  afternoon through early Monday morning.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday.

* 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. 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.

&&

$$

DB/Kaplan
9 follow-up statements
605 
WWUS76 KLOX 042057
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
157 PM PDT Sun Apr 4 2021

CAZ039-052-051000-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-210405T1000Z/
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
157 PM PDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Areas of northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts 
  between 40 and 45 mph from Refugio westward, and adjacent 
  Santa Ynez mountains. Strongest early this morning and again 
  late this afternoon through early Monday morning.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday.

* 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. 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.

&&

$$
803 
WWUS76 KLOX 050153
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
653 PM PDT Sun Apr 4 2021

CAZ039-052-051000-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-210405T1000Z/
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
653 PM PDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Areas of northwest to north winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts
  between 40 and 50 mph from Gaviota to San Marcos Pass, and
  adjacent Santa Ynez mountains. Strongest winds focused around
  Gaviota and Refugio. 

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday.

* 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. Tree limbs could be blown down 
  and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sundowner winds are expected to diminish
  slightly during the day on Monday, but are expected to increase
  once again late Monday afternoon through Monday night,
  potentially requiring an extension of this wind advisory. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Gomberg
057 
WWUS76 KLOX 050348
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
848 PM PDT Sun Apr 4 2021

CAZ039-052-051200-
/O.EXT.KLOX.WI.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-210406T1000Z/
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
848 PM PDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Areas of northwest to north winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts
  between 40 and 50 mph, mainly from Gaviota to San Marcos Pass, 
  and adjacent Santa Ynez mountains. Isolated gusts as high as 55 
  mph near Gaviota and Refugio tonight and Monday night. 

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

* 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. Tree limbs could be blown down 
  and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sundowner winds are expected to diminish
  slightly during the day on Monday, but are expected to increase
  once again late Monday afternoon through Monday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Gomberg
756 
WWUS76 KLOX 051122
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
422 AM PDT Mon Apr 5 2021

CAZ039-052-052100-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-210406T1000Z/
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
422 AM PDT Mon Apr 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Areas of northwest to north winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts
  between 45 and 55 mph, mainly from Gaviota to San Marcos Pass,
  and adjacent Santa Ynez mountains. Isolated gusts as high as 60
  mph near from Refugio westward this evening through late 
  tonight.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

* 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. Tree limbs could be blown down 
  and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sundowner winds are expected to diminish 
  slightly during the day on Monday, but are expected to 
  increase once again late Monday afternoon through Monday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

DB/Kaplan
937 
WWUS76 KLOX 052103
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
203 PM PDT Mon Apr 5 2021

CAZ039-052-061300-
/O.EXT.KLOX.WI.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-210406T1600Z/
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
203 PM PDT Mon Apr 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest to north winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50
  mph. Isolated gusts to 60 mph around Gaviota. 

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Mountains and South Coast.
  Strongest in the western canyons and hills.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Tuesday, strongest tonight.

* 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. Tree limbs could be blown down 
  and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will weaken some on Tuesday, but 
  strengthen again each night this week, strongest Wednesday Night
  through Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Kittell
454 
WWUS76 KLOX 060941
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
241 AM PDT Tue Apr 6 2021

CAZ039-052-062200-
/O.EXT.KLOX.WI.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-210407T1000Z/
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
241 AM PDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Areas of northwest to north winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts
  between 40 and 50 mph, mainly from Gaviota to San Marcos Pass,
  and adjacent Santa Ynez mountains. Isolated gusts as high as 55
  mph from Refugio westward. 

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Mountains and South Coast. 
  Strongest in the western canyons and hills.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

DB/CK
229 
WWUS76 KLOX 062116
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
216 PM PDT Tue Apr 6 2021

CAZ052-071300-
/O.NEW.KLOX.HW.A.0008.210409T0100Z-210410T1700Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-210407T1000Z/
Santa Barbara County Mountains-
Including the cities of San Marcos Pass, 
San Rafael Wilderness Area, and Dick Smith Wilderness Area
216 PM PDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with
  gusts to 45 mph. For the High Wind Watch, North winds 20 to 40 
  mph with gusts to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Mountains.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Wednesday. For 
  the High Wind Watch, from Thursday evening through Saturday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down large objects such as 
  trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel 
  could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A new Wind Advisory will likely be needed
  for Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

CAZ039-071000-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-210407T1000Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-
Including the cities of Santa Barbara, Montecito, and Carpinteria
216 PM PDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Areas of northwest to north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts
  to 40 mph. 

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County South Coast, mainly from Gaviota to
  San Marcos Pass.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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...Stronger winds are expected Wednesday
  afternoon through Saturday morning. A new Wind Advisory will
  likely be needed.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

RK
079 
WWUS76 KLOX 070434
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
934 PM PDT Tue Apr 6 2021

CAZ052-071330-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-210407T1000Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.HW.A.0008.210409T0100Z-210410T1700Z/
Santa Barbara County Mountains-
Including the cities of San Marcos Pass, 
San Rafael Wilderness Area, and Dick Smith Wilderness Area
934 PM PDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph 
  with gusts to 45 mph. For the High Wind Watch, North winds 20 
  to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Mountains.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Wednesday. For 
  the High Wind Watch, from Thursday evening through Saturday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down large objects such as
  trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

CAZ039-071000-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-210407T1000Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-
Including the cities of Santa Barbara, Montecito, and Carpinteria
934 PM PDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Areas of northwest to north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts
  to 45 mph west of Goleta. Isolated gusts to 50 mph near Gaviota. 

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County South Coast, mainly from Gaviota 
  to San Marcos Pass.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
372 
WWUS76 KLOX 070949
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
249 AM PDT Wed Apr 7 2021

CAZ052-071800-
/O.CAN.KLOX.WI.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-210407T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0044.210407T2200Z-210409T0100Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.HW.A.0008.210409T0100Z-210410T1700Z/
Santa Barbara County Mountains-
Including the cities of San Marcos Pass, 
San Rafael Wilderness Area, and Dick Smith Wilderness Area
249 AM PDT Wed Apr 7 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, Northwest to north winds 15 to 30
  mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch,
  north winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Mountains.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM 
  PDT Thursday. For the High Wind Watch, from Thursday evening 
  through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down large objects such as
  trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

CAZ039-071800-
/O.CAN.KLOX.WI.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-210407T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0044.210407T2200Z-210409T0100Z/
/O.EXA.KLOX.HW.A.0008.210409T0100Z-210410T1700Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-
Including the cities of Santa Barbara, Montecito, and Carpinteria
249 AM PDT Wed Apr 7 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with
  gusts up to 45 mph west of Golta. For the High Wind Watch,
  northwest winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County South Coast.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM 
  PDT Thursday. For the High Wind Watch, from Thursday evening 
  through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down large objects such as 
  trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel 
  could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

CAZ053-054-071800-
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0044.210408T0600Z-210409T1000Z/
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
249 AM PDT Wed Apr 7 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Ventura County Mountains and Los Angeles County 
  Mountains excluding the Santa Monica Range.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 3 AM PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CK/DB

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