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High Wind Warning 7, NWS Los Angeles, CA

February 4, 2025San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, California

NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this high wind warning at Feb 4, 2025, 1:52 AM PST for San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, California. It took effect at Feb 4, 2025, 4:00 PM PST. It was in force for 11 hr. 8 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Feb 4, 2025, 1:52 AM PST (09:52 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 4, 2025, 4:00 PM PST
Expired
Feb 5, 2025, 3:00 AM PST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Los Angeles, CA

Counties San Luis Obispo County, CA, Santa Barbara County, CA, Ventura County, CA

The radar

The Vandenberg AFB radar (KVBX), 49 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:53 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 4, 4:00 PM PSTHIGH SUST WINDS 417 Ssw Lompoc, CAMesonet station PG852 De La Concepcion.
Feb 4, 4:20 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 605 W Santa Margarita, CAMesonet station PG223 TV Towers Rd 2 (PGE).
Feb 4, 5:30 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 585 Ene Cayucos, CAMesonet station PG633 Old Creek Road.
Feb 4, 6:01 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Nnw Cambria, CATree branch downed on Highway 1 near Burton Drive.
Feb 4, 6:03 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG6 Nnw Black Mountain, CATree branch downed on Highway 58 near La Panza Rd.
Feb 4, 6:56 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 W Los Alamos, CATree down blocking Highway 135 near Santa Rita Rd.
Feb 4, 7:50 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 E Black Mountain, CAMesonet station PG775 Lewis Ranch Road.
Feb 4, 7:56 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Wnw Paso Robles, CATree down on Nacimiento Lake Dr.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Vandenberg AFB, CA (KVBG), launched 00:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 58 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, Vandenberg AFB, CA at 00:00Z on 2025-02-04Temperature 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, Vandenberg AFB, CA at 00:00Z on 2025-02-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 122 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
940 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
51 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
122 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
299 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

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WWUS76 KLOX 040952
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
152 AM PST Tue Feb 4 2025

CAZ344-345-353-377-050200-
/O.NEW.KLOX.HW.W.0007.250205T0000Z-250205T1000Z/
San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys-San Luis Obispo County
Mountains-Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains-Northern
Ventura County Mountains-
Including the cities of La Panza Range, Big Pine Mountain,
Creston, Lockwood Valley, Ozena, Shandon, Caliente Range, San
Rafael Mountain, Mount Pinos, Figueroa Mountain, Carrizo Plain,
and Santa Margarita Lake
152 AM PST Tue Feb 4 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM PST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Northern Ventura County Mountains, San Luis Obispo County 
  Interior Valleys, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, and Santa 
  Barbara County Interior Mountains.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 2 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ340>343-346-347-050200-
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0015.250204T2000Z-250205T1000Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-San Luis Obispo County Inland
Central Coast-Santa Lucia Mountains-Southern Salinas Valley-Santa
Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-Santa Barbara County Inland
Central Coast-
Including the cities of Hearst Castle, Pismo Beach, San Miguel,
Santa Maria, Morro Bay, Avila Beach, San Luis Obispo, Vandenberg
Space Force Base, Paso Robles, Atascadero, Irish Hills, Cambria,
Templeton, Arroyo Grande, Lompoc, Lopez Lake, Buellton, Lake
Nacimiento, and Nipomo
152 AM PST Tue Feb 4 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, San Luis Obispo County 
  Inland Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, 
  Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, Santa Lucia Mountains, 
  and Southern Salinas Valley.

* WHEN...From noon today to 2 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CAZ038-376-050200-
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0015.250205T0000Z-250205T1000Z/
Cuyama Valley-Southern Ventura County Mountains-
Including the cities of Topatopa Mountains, Rose Valley, New
Cuyama, and Matilija
152 AM PST Tue Feb 4 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM PST 
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Cuyama Valley and Southern Ventura County Mountains.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 2 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CAZ379>382-050200-
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0015.250205T0600Z-250205T1500Z/
Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor-Eastern San
Gabriel Mountains-Western Antelope Valley Foothills-Eastern
Antelope Valley Foothills-
Including the cities of Mount Wilson, Mount Baldy, Elizabeth
Lake, Llano, Mill Creek, Lake Palmdale, Pearblossom, The Angeles
Crest Highway, Warm Springs, Wrightwood, Valyermo, and Acton
152 AM PST Tue Feb 4 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, Eastern San Gabriel 
  Mountains, Western Antelope Valley Foothills, and Western San 
  Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

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3 follow-up statements
693 
WWUS76 KLOX 041221
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
421 AM PST Tue Feb 4 2025

CAZ344-345-353-377-050200-
/O.EXT.KLOX.HW.W.0007.250205T0000Z-250205T1100Z/
San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys-San Luis Obispo County
Mountains-Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains-Northern
Ventura County Mountains-
Including the cities of Caliente Range, Creston, Mount Pinos,
Figueroa Mountain, Lockwood Valley, San Rafael Mountain, La Panza
Range, Shandon, Carrizo Plain, Santa Margarita Lake, Ozena, and
Big Pine Mountain
421 AM PST Tue Feb 4 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM 
PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Northern Ventura County Mountains, San Luis Obispo County 
  Interior Valleys, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, and Santa 
  Barbara County Interior Mountains.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ340>343-346-347-050200-
/O.EXT.KLOX.WI.Y.0015.250204T2000Z-250205T1100Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-San Luis Obispo County Inland
Central Coast-Santa Lucia Mountains-Southern Salinas Valley-Santa
Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-Santa Barbara County Inland
Central Coast-
Including the cities of Arroyo Grande, Buellton, Vandenberg Space
Force Base, Nipomo, Pismo Beach, Templeton, San Miguel, Lopez
Lake, Atascadero, Cambria, Paso Robles, Lompoc, Avila Beach,
Hearst Castle, San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Irish Hills, Santa
Maria, and Lake Nacimiento
421 AM PST Tue Feb 4 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 AM PST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, San Luis Obispo County 
  Inland Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, 
  Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, Santa Lucia Mountains, 
  and Southern Salinas Valley.

* WHEN...From noon today to 3 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CAZ038-376-050200-
/O.EXT.KLOX.WI.Y.0015.250205T0000Z-250205T1100Z/
Cuyama Valley-Southern Ventura County Mountains-
Including the cities of New Cuyama, Matilija, Topatopa Mountains,
and Rose Valley
421 AM PST Tue Feb 4 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PST 
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Cuyama Valley and Southern Ventura County Mountains.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CAZ379>382-050200-
/O.EXT.KLOX.WI.Y.0015.250205T0600Z-250205T1700Z/
Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor-Eastern San
Gabriel Mountains-Western Antelope Valley Foothills-Eastern
Antelope Valley Foothills-
Including the cities of Llano, Acton, Lake Palmdale, The Angeles
Crest Highway, Valyermo, Wrightwood, Elizabeth Lake, Mill Creek,
Mount Wilson, Warm Springs, Pearblossom, and Mount Baldy
421 AM PST Tue Feb 4 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM PST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, Eastern San Gabriel 
  Mountains, Western Antelope Valley Foothills, and Western San 
  Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

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772 
WWUS76 KLOX 050053
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
453 PM PST Tue Feb 4 2025

CAZ342-051100-
/O.UPG.KLOX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-250205T1100Z/
/O.EXA.KLOX.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-250205T1100Z/
Santa Lucia Mountains-
Including the cities of Hearst Castle and Irish Hills
453 PM PST Tue Feb 4 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Santa Lucia Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ344-345-353-377-051100-
/O.CON.KLOX.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-250205T1100Z/
San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys-San Luis Obispo County
Mountains-Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains-Northern
Ventura County Mountains-
Including the cities of San Rafael Mountain, Big Pine Mountain,
Ozena, Creston, La Panza Range, Mount Pinos, Figueroa Mountain,
Carrizo Plain, Lockwood Valley, Shandon, Caliente Range, and
Santa Margarita Lake
453 PM PST Tue Feb 4 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Ventura County Mountains, San Luis Obispo County 
  Interior Valleys, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, and Santa 
  Barbara County Interior Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ378-051100-
/O.EXA.KLOX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-250205T1100Z/
Interstate 5 Corridor-
Including the cities of Gorman, Pyramid Lake, and Tejon Pass
453 PM PST Tue Feb 4 2025

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

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CAZ348>352-369-370-051300-
/O.EXA.KLOX.WI.Y.0015.250205T0600Z-250205T1700Z/
Santa Ynez Valley-Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-Santa
Barbara County Southeastern Coast-Santa Ynez Mountains Western
Range-Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range-Western Santa Monica
Mountains Recreational Area-Eastern Santa Monica Mountains
Recreational Area-
Including the cities of Malibu Bowl, Los Olivos, Montecito,
Jalama Beach, Montecito Hills, Solvang, Goleta, Refugio State
Beach, Carpinteria, Topanga, Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez, Gaviota,
San Marcos Pass, Lake Cachuma, and El Capitan State Beach
453 PM PST Tue Feb 4 2025

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Santa 
  Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Santa Barbara County 
  Southwestern Coast, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, Santa Ynez 
  Mountains Western Range, Santa Ynez Valley, and Western Santa 
  Monica Mountains Recreational Area.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CAZ038-376-051100-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-250205T1100Z/
Cuyama Valley-Southern Ventura County Mountains-
Including the cities of Rose Valley, Topatopa Mountains,
Matilija, and New Cuyama
453 PM PST Tue Feb 4 2025

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

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Cuyama Valley and Southern Ventura County Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CAZ340-341-343-346-347-051100-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-250205T1100Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-San Luis Obispo County Inland
Central Coast-Southern Salinas Valley-Santa Barbara County
Central Coast Beaches-Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast-
Including the cities of Lompoc, Lake Nacimiento, Arroyo Grande,
Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, Avila Beach, Paso Robles, Buellton,
Cambria, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Atascadero, Templeton,
Nipomo, Santa Maria, San Miguel, Pismo Beach, and Lopez Lake
453 PM PST Tue Feb 4 2025

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

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, San Luis Obispo County 
  Inland Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, 
  Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, and Southern Salinas 
  Valley.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CAZ379>382-051300-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0015.250205T0600Z-250205T1700Z/
Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor-Eastern San
Gabriel Mountains-Western Antelope Valley Foothills-Eastern
Antelope Valley Foothills-
Including the cities of Llano, Lake Palmdale, Elizabeth Lake,
Warm Springs, The Angeles Crest Highway, Acton, Pearblossom,
Mount Baldy, Valyermo, Wrightwood, Mill Creek, and Mount Wilson
453 PM PST Tue Feb 4 2025

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. 
  Isolated gusts to 60 mph are possible the eastern Antelope Valley 
  foothills.

* WHERE...Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, Eastern San Gabriel 
  Mountains, Western Antelope Valley Foothills, and Western San 
  Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

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034 
WWUS76 KLOX 051046
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
246 AM PST Wed Feb 5 2025

CAZ342-344-345-353-377-051200-
/O.EXP.KLOX.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-250205T1100Z/
Santa Lucia Mountains-San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys-San
Luis Obispo County Mountains-Santa Barbara County Interior
Mountains-Northern Ventura County Mountains-
Including the cities of La Panza Range, Shandon, Figueroa
Mountain, Santa Margarita Lake, Creston, Ozena, San Rafael
Mountain, Hearst Castle, Lockwood Valley, Mount Pinos, Carrizo
Plain, Caliente Range, Irish Hills, and Big Pine Mountain
246 AM PST Wed Feb 5 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Winds have diminished, so the High Wind Warning will be allowed to 
expire.

$$

CAZ348>352-051200-
/O.CAN.KLOX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-250205T1700Z/
Santa Ynez Valley-Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-Santa
Barbara County Southeastern Coast-Santa Ynez Mountains Western
Range-Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range-
Including the cities of Refugio State Beach, Santa Barbara, San
Marcos Pass, Carpinteria, Gaviota, Montecito, Goleta, Los Olivos,
Santa Ynez, Montecito Hills, El Capitan State Beach, Lake
Cachuma, Solvang, and Jalama Beach
246 AM PST Wed Feb 5 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished, so the Wind Advisory has been cancelled. 

$$

CAZ038-340-341-343-346-347-376-378-051200-
/O.EXP.KLOX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-250205T1100Z/
Cuyama Valley-San Luis Obispo County Beaches-San Luis Obispo
County Inland Central Coast-Southern Salinas Valley-Santa Barbara
County Central Coast Beaches-Santa Barbara County Inland Central
Coast-Southern Ventura County Mountains-Interstate 5 Corridor-
Including the cities of Vandenberg Space Force Base, New Cuyama,
Templeton, Matilija, San Miguel, Buellton, Arroyo Grande, Morro
Bay, Rose Valley, San Luis Obispo, Pyramid Lake, Atascadero,
Nipomo, Lake Nacimiento, Gorman, Topatopa Mountains, Cambria,
Lompoc, Tejon Pass, Pismo Beach, Santa Maria, Avila Beach, Paso
Robles, and Lopez Lake
246 AM PST Wed Feb 5 2025

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Winds have diminished, so the Wind Advisory will be allowed to 
expire.

$$

CAZ369-370-379>382-051700-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-250205T1700Z/
Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-Eastern Santa
Monica Mountains Recreational Area-Western San Gabriel Mountains
and Highway 14 Corridor-Eastern San Gabriel Mountains-Western
Antelope Valley Foothills-Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills-
Including the cities of Mount Wilson, Malibu Bowl, The Angeles
Crest Highway, Lake Palmdale, Acton, Warm Springs, Elizabeth
Lake, Mill Creek, Pearblossom, Llano, Wrightwood, Mount Baldy,
Topanga, and Valyermo
246 AM PST Wed Feb 5 2025

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

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 
  mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, Eastern San Gabriel 
  Mountains, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, 
  Western Antelope Valley Foothills, Western San Gabriel Mountains 
  and Highway 14 Corridor, and Western Santa Monica Mountains 
  Recreational Area.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for drivers 
of high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning 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 high wind warning went out at Feb 4, 1:02 AM PST, 50 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 4, 1:02 AM PST, 50 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
102 AM PST Tue Feb 4 2025

.SYNOPSIS...03/113 PM.

Generally dry conditions are mild into Tuesday, with areas of
dense fog. The first storm system will bring widespread light to
moderate rain and gusty winds Tuesday and Wednesday, with the
highest totals and rates over San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara
Counties. The second storm will bring widespread light to
moderate rain Thursday afternoon into early Friday. Dry with
gusty north to northeast winds will follow Friday Night through
the weekend.

&&

.SHORT TERM (TDY-THU)...03/1104 PM.

***UPDATE***

Temperatures ranged from the 70s to near 80 degrees over the
interior and many valleys, to cool 50s and 60s near the coasts.
Plenty of mid and high clouds streamed into the area from the
north today as the cold front neared, and this helped limit
warming. Rain chances start for the Central Coast overnight
tonight into early Tuesday, expanding to the Santa Barbara south
coast to the Ventura County coast and possibly even for south
facing slopes in the LA Basin into Tuesday afternoon. Current
amounts look on track with the highest rainfall totals expected
over northern San Luis Obispo County. Southerly winds will ramp
up quickly Tuesday night, with wind gusts possibly in the 45-55
mph range. Will likely need some wind advisories or warnings for
much of San Luis Obispo County and Santa Barbara County and may
also be needed for the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles
County.

***From Previous Discussion***

Generally quiet conditions into early Tuesday as our storm system
approaches. Clouds and breezy south winds will be increasing.
Dense fog will be less expansive compared to this morning, but
will likely be with us again for areas south of Santa Barbara.

A low pressure system, currently centered over Vancouver Island,
is forcing a slow moving Atmospheric River, which is currently
focused over the California/Oregon Border. This whole system will
slide southward over the next 48 hours, holding steady in strength
and moving slowly for the first 24 hours, then weakening and
speeding up after. As a result, the highest rain totals and rates
remain focused over San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties,
with totals of 0.75 to 1.50 inches common and 1.5 to 3.0 inches
over the favored hills and mountains. There remains a small
fraction of projections with higher totals, so would expect a for
localized spots above these ranges. Peak timing will be Tuesday
morning to Wednesday morning. The one caveat is northwest San
Luis Obispo County, where rain could fall steadily for 24 hours
which would add up to much higher totals. Many projections are
showing totals in the 4 to 8 inch range, which usually vastly
under does our Rocky Butte rain-magnet gauge. For Los Angeles and
Ventura Counties, which will see the weaker period of the storm,
totals of 0.25 to 0.75 inches will be common with 0.75 to 1.5
inches in the favored hills and mountains which includes the
Palisades and Eaton burn scars. The one caveat for this general
area is the hills above Ojai, which could see totals over 2
inches. Peak timing will be late Tuesday Night into Wednesday
morning.

This will generally be a beneficial rain for the region. Snow
levels will be very high and above any major roads. The risk for
burn scar debris flows is very small. Flooding impacts should be
minor and confined to localized roads and clogged storm drains.
The one exception is for a moderate risk of more substantial
flooding of small creeks and roads in and downstream of the Santa
Lucias of northwest San Luis Obispo County. While the winds will
be gusty at times, especially off the Central Coast and in the
mountains, the risk for damage is small. LAX may see some east
winds however, which will cause some delays.

There will be plenty of breaks after the plume moves through by
later Wednesday which will continue into Thursday. Cannot
discount a shower or two however anywhere and anytime, especially
in the hills with fairly steady southwest flow aloft. Another
plume of moisture, currently over the middle of the Pacific, will
get picked up by the same low pressure system forcing our first
storm. This will bring us another round of widespread and steady
rain. The latest projections have sped the timing up a bit and
lowered the amounts. Based on the spread of the ensembles, would
imagine day-to-day variations to continue, so take the follow
with a little grain of salt. This storm looks more uniform than
the first in terms of amounts and rates. The best estimates call
for 0.25 to 1.00 inches in general, with 1 to 2 inches in the
favored hills and mountains. Peak timing looks to be Thursday
afternoon through Friday morning. Again, this will likely be
another round of beneficial rain.

While all of this rain will generally be beneficial, it still
looks like less than what we would need to completely end high
fire weather season. The rain should be sufficient to give us
temporary relief however, and limit any fire weather concerns for
the next couple of dry and windy spells (like this weekend).

.LONG TERM (FRI-MON)...03/212 PM.

If the slower projections play out, steady rain will be focused
over Los Angeles County Friday morning and afternoon, then rain
will trend quickly down Friday Night into Saturday as the flow
becomes northerly.

North to northeast winds look likely Friday Night through Saturday
or Sunday. Most projections favor more of a north wind event than
a true Santa Ana, but offshore flow looks locked in. There remains
a range of outcomes in terms of speeds, but a moderate event with
gusts of 30 to 50 mph looks very favorable in the ensemble
solutions and the general pattern. These winds should only be in
the typical wind prone areas like the I-5 Corridor, Ventura
Valleys, southern Santa Barbara County. They should not greatly
impact less common areas like the San Gabriel Valley. The airmass
will dry out rapidly, but lingering moisture will likely result in
some rain and snow showers over the north facing slopes Friday
Night. Temperature will be cool with highs in the mid 50s to mid
60s common, and chilly nights in the wind sheltered valleys.

Looking fuzzily out beyond that, there is a window for another
storm system for the middle to end of next week.

&&

.AVIATION...04/0651Z.

At 0514Z at KLAX, there was no marine layer. There was a sfc based
inversion with a top of 1900 feet deep and a temperature of 18 C.

Low confidence in all TAFs through 20Z then better confidence.
South of Pt Conception There is a 40 percent chc of low clouds
developing where they are not forecast and a 40 percent chc of no
clouds occuring at sites with low clouds forecast. Better
confidence after 20Z when most sites should have low VFR cigs.

KLAX...Low confidence in TAF through 20Z then better confidence.
There is a 40 percent chc of no low clouds. If low clouds do form
there is a 30 percent chc of BKN008 conds. Good confidence that
there will be no east wind component over 6 kt through 03Z.

KBUR...Low confidence in TAF through 20Z then better confidence.
There is a 40 percent chc of no low clouds. If low clouds do form
there is a 30 percent chc of BKN008 conds

&&

.MARINE...04/100 AM.

For the Outer Waters and Inner Waters along the Central Coast,
an approaching storm system will bring Small Craft Advisory (SCA)
level S to SW winds to the region, spreading from north to south
starting tonight (Mon night). SCA level winds are expected
(>90% chance) through Wednesday morning, with a 70-90% chance of
GALES for all waters north of Point Sal Tuesday afternoon through
late night. There is a 50-60% chance for GALES for northern
portions of PZZ673 (N of Pt. Arguello) for the aforementioned
timeframe. A lull is then likely before a return of periods of SCA
level winds, and potential gales Friday into the weekend.

For the Inner Waters south of Point Conception, sub advisory conds
are expected through early Tuesday. Tuesday afternoon through
Wednesday morning, there is a 60-80% chance for SCA winds across
the Santa Barbara Channel. There is 40-50% chance for western
portions of PZZ655. Sub advisory conds are expected until NW
winds enter the region early Friday morning, bringing a 30-40%
chance for SCA level conds into the weekend.

Widespread light to moderate rain will impact the Coastal Waters
as early as Tuesday morning through at least Thursday night.

&&

.LOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...NONE.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory in effect until noon PST today for zones
      645-670. (See LAXMWWLOX).
     Gale Warning in effect from noon today to 4 AM PST Wednesday
      for zones 645-670. (See LAXMWWLOX).
     Small Craft Advisory in effect from noon today to 9 AM PST
      Wednesday for zones 650-676. (See LAXMWWLOX).
     Small Craft Advisory in effect until 9 AM PST Wednesday for
      zone 673. (See LAXMWWLOX).

&&

PUBLIC...Phillips/Kittell
AVIATION...Rorke
MARINE...Black
SYNOPSIS...Kittell

weather.gov/losangeles

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