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Beach Hazards Statement 5, NWS Los Angeles, CA

February 18, 2026Santa Barbara County, California

NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Feb 18, 2026, 11:55 AM PST for Santa Barbara County, California. It was in force for 47 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 18, 2026, 11:55 AM PST (19:55 UTC)
Expired
Feb 20, 2026, 11:19 AM PST
In force
47 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 19:54 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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

The text

As transmitted.

913 
WHUS46 KLOX 181955
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1155 AM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

CAZ340-346-191400-
/O.EXP.KLOX.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T2000Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T0600Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
1155 AM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet with local sets to
  18 feet and dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara 
  County Central Coast Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
  breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
  rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ354-191400-
/O.EXP.KLOX.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T2000Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T0600Z/
Ventura County Beaches-
1155 AM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet with local sets to
  12 feet and dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large 
  breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and 
  rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ362-366-191400-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T0600Z/
Malibu Coast-Los Angeles County Beaches-
1155 AM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Surf of 6 to 10 feet with dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large 
  breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and 
  rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ349-350-191400-
/O.NEW.KLOX.BH.S.0005.260218T1955Z-260221T0600Z/
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-
1155 AM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa 
  Barbara County Southeastern Coast.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats
  nearshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
667 
WHUS46 KLOX 190305
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
705 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

CAZ340-346-191130-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T0600Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
705 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet with local sets to
  18 feet and dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara 
  County Central Coast Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large 
  breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and 
  rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ354-191130-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T0600Z/
Ventura County Beaches-
705 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet with local sets to
  12 feet and dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large 
  breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and 
  rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ362-366-191130-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T0600Z/
Malibu Coast-Los Angeles County Beaches-
705 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Surf of 6 to 10 feet with dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large 
  breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and 
  rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ349-350-191130-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260221T0600Z/
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-
705 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa 
  Barbara County Southeastern Coast.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can 
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats 
  nearshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$
239 
WHUS46 KLOX 190941
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
141 AM PST Thu Feb 19 2026

CAZ340-346-362-366-192300-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T0600Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-Malibu Coast-
Los Angeles County Beaches-
141 AM PST Thu Feb 19 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County 
  Central Coast Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County 
  Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
  breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
  rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ354-192300-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T0600Z/
Ventura County Beaches-
141 AM PST Thu Feb 19 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet with local sets to
  12 feet and dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large 
  breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and 
  rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ349-350-192300-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260221T0600Z/
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-
141 AM PST Thu Feb 19 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa 
  Barbara County Southeastern Coast.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats
  nearshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$
460 
WHUS46 KLOX 191942
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1142 AM PST Thu Feb 19 2026

CAZ340-346-201200-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T0600Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
1142 AM PST Thu Feb 19 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County
  Central Coast Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large 
  breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and 
  rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ354-201200-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T0600Z/
Ventura County Beaches-
1142 AM PST Thu Feb 19 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet with local sets to 
  12 feet and dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
  breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
  rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ362-366-201200-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T0600Z/
Malibu Coast-Los Angeles County Beaches-
1142 AM PST Thu Feb 19 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
  breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
  rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ349-350-201200-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260221T0600Z/
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-
1142 AM PST Thu Feb 19 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa 
  Barbara County Southeastern Coast.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats
  nearshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$
055 
WHUS46 KLOX 201018
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
218 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

CAZ340-346-202315-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T0600Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
218 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara 
  County Central Coast Beaches.

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

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large 
  breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and 
  rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ354-202315-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T0600Z/
Ventura County Beaches-
218 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches.

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

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large 
  breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and 
  rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ362-366-202315-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T0600Z/
Malibu Coast-Los Angeles County Beaches-
218 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.

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

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large 
  breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and 
  rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ349-350-202315-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260221T0600Z/
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-
218 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa 
  Barbara County Southeastern Coast.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can 
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats 
  nearshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$
134 
WHUS46 KLOX 201919
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1119 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

CAZ340-346-354-362-366-202030-
/O.CAN.KLOX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T0600Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-Ventura County Beaches-
Malibu Coast-Los Angeles County Beaches-
1119 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Lifeguard reports indicate surf heights are below high surf
advisory levels, and surf will continue to get smaller through the
day.

$$

CAZ349-350-202030-
/O.CAN.KLOX.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260221T0600Z/
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-
1119 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

Lifeguard reports indicate surf heights have decreasing and will 
continue to get smaller through the day.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this beach hazards statement 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 beach hazards statement went out at Feb 18, 9:14 AM PST, 2 hours 41 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 18, 9:14 AM PST, 2 hours 41 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
914 AM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

.SYNOPSIS...18/849 AM.

There will be a few showers this morning along the Central Coast
and light snow over the Grapevine, otherwise it will be sunny and
dry but cool and breezy. Another storm will move into the area
Thursday bringing more rain and mountain snow. Then dry weather
Friday and Saturday before another storm is possible Sunday or
early next week.

&&

.SHORT TERM (TDY-FRI)...18/914 AM.

***UPDATE***

There are still some lingering showers in northwest flow this
morning, mainly along the Central Coast and over the mountains
from the Grapevine west. Otherwise, just a cool and breezy day
today with a lot of sunshine.

The next system is on it's way, expected to arrive during the
overnight hours tonight along the Central Coast and between 6 and
10 am elsewhere. This will be a quick hitter, mainly around 6
hours of light to occasionally moderate rain, most of which should
end before dinner. Winds will be gusty, especially in the
mountains and the Antelope Valley where gusts between 50 and 70
mph are again possible. Not as windy at lower elevations as with
the storm last night but as the storm passes and winds shift to
the west in the afternoon winds are expected to increase to 20-40
mph across the area.

***From Previous Discussion***

The next system is still on track for overnight tonight through
Thursday, exiting late in the afternoon and evening with again
some cool and breezy west to northwest winds to follow. Several
inches of additional snow are expected in the mountains,
especially above 5000 feet. Snow levels are likely to reach 4000
feet Thursday morning and again Thursday night into Friday morning
when snow could accumulate over Interstate 5. Rain amounts
expected to be around a quarter to half inch for coast/valleys and
up to an inch in the mountains. Slightly higher amounts possible
north of Pt Conception due to the favorable northwest wind
maintaining showers there longer. Lingering north slope snow
showers near the Grapevine are possible into Friday morning
potentially impacting the road there.

Dry but very cool Friday. Possibly some morning frost or freeze
conditions in the valleys depending on how quickly the storm
clears out and how much wind lingers overnight.

.LONG TERM (SAT-TUE)...18/203 AM.

No changes were needed to the long term discussion as much of the
forecast remains the same.

Saturday will be the nicest day of the next 7 as a weak ridge
passes overhead. It will be a mostly sunny and dry day. 3 to 6
degrees of warming will bring max temps up into the 60s.

Another large Gulf of Alaska system moves down and into the PACNW
Sunday and will bring moist cyclonic flow to Srn CA once again.
The ensembles are all over the place and the forecast broad
brushes 30-40 percent chances of rain across the entire area
Sunday through Tuesday. This reflects mdl confusion and not a
multi-day rain event. This system does not look like it has that
much moisture to work with and rainfall amounts at this time do
not look that impactful.

There is another storm that models are targeting for later next
Tuesday into Wednesday but this one appears to be a weaker system
with snow levels at or above 10,000 feet.

&&

.AVIATION...18/1709Z.

At 1700Z at KLAX, there was no marine layer or marine inversion.

Overall, moderate confidence in 18Z TAF package. VFR conditions
are expected for all sites through this evening, although there is
a 20% chance of brief periods of MVFR conditions and light
showers. Overnight, there will be an increasing threat of rain,
especially north of Point Conception with a better chances of MVFR
conditions developing.

KLAX...Moderate confidence in 18Z TAF. There is a 20% chance of
brief periods of MVFR CIGs 20Z-02Z. For tonight, timing of
development of rain and MVFR conditions could be +/- 2 hours of
current forecasts. Southeasterly winds around 10-15 kt are likely
after 14Z.

KBUR...Moderate confidence in 18Z TAF. There is a 20% chance of
brief periods of MVFR CIGs 20Z-02Z. For tonight, timing of
development of rain and MVFR conditions could be +/- 2 hours of
current forecasts.

&&

.MARINE...18/909 AM.

For the Outer Waters, moderate to high confidence in current
forecast. Today through Friday, high confidence in combination of
Small Craft Advisory (SCA) level westerly winds and seas. There is
a 30-40% chance of GALE FORCE winds on Thursday. For Friday, high
confidence in winds and seas remaining below SCA levels. For
Saturday and Sunday, there is a 50-70% of SCA level southerly
winds and seas.

For the Inner Waters north of Point Sal, moderate to high
confidence in current forecast. Today through Friday, high
confidence in combination of Small Craft Advisory (SCA) level
westerly winds and seas. There is a 30-40% chance of GALE FORCE
winds on Thursday. For Friday, high confidence in winds and seas
remaining below SCA levels. For Saturday and Sunday, there is a
50-70% of SCA level southerly winds and seas.

For the Inner Waters south of Point Conception, moderate to high
confidence in current forecast. Today through Thursday night, high
confidence in SCA level winds with a 30-40% chance of GALE FORCE
winds developing on Thursday. For Friday through Sunday, high
confidence in winds and seas remaining below SCA levels.

&&

.BEACHES...18/236 AM.

A period of very large waves will move across the coastal waters
through Friday, with surf generally peaking today across west
facing beaches. High Surf Advisories and Beach Hazard Statements
are in effect for all coasts, please see the CFWLOX and SRFLOX
products for more details.

Elevated high tides as the new moon cycle approaches will coincide
with the arrival of the higher surf and swell. This will bring an
elevated chance of coastal flooding or minor tidal overflows during
the time of the high tides this morning and a Coastal Flood
Advisory is in effect through late morning for the Central Coast
and Ventura County Coasts. Please see the CFWLOX product for more
details.

&&

.LOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...Coastal Flood Advisory in effect until noon PST today for
      zones 340-346-354. (See LAXCFWLOX).
     High Surf Advisory in effect until 10 PM PST Friday for zones
      340-346-354-362-366. (See LAXCFWLOX).
     Beach Hazards Statement in effect until 10 AM PST this
      morning for zones 349-350. (See LAXCFWLOX).
     Wind Advisory now in effect until 10 AM PST this morning for
      zones 350-352. (See LAXNPWLOX).
     Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 7 AM PST Friday
      for zones 353-376>382. (See LAXWSWLOX).
PZ...Small Craft Advisory in effect until 9 PM PST this evening
      for zones 645-650-655-670-673-676. (See LAXMWWLOX).

&&

PUBLIC...MW/KL
AVIATION...RAT
MARINE...RAT
BEACHES...RAT/KL
SYNOPSIS...MW

weather.gov/losangeles

Experimental Graphical Hazardous Weather Outlook at:
https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=lox

In the hours before

Local storm report, Feb 18, 6:02 AM PST, 5 hours 53 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
602 AM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1221 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     4 WSW San Fernando      34.26N 118.50W
02/18/2026                   Los Angeles        CA   Emergency Mngr

            Tree down across the entire roadway on 16800
            block of Hiawatha St in Granada Hills.
            Delayed report.

&&

Hall
Local storm report, Feb 18, 6:04 AM PST, 5 hours 51 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
604 AM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1222 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 WNW Woodland Hills    34.18N 118.62W
02/18/2026                   Los Angeles        CA   Emergency Mngr

            Tree down on 22600 block of Erwin St with
            convective line. Delayed report.

&&

Hall
Local storm report, Feb 18, 6:06 AM PST, 5 hours 49 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
606 AM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1245 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 W Beverly Hills       34.08N 118.44W
02/18/2026                   Los Angeles        CA   Emergency Mngr

            Tree down across the 10500 block of Sunset
            Blvd due to convective line. Delayed report.

&&

Hall
Local storm report, Feb 18, 6:10 AM PST, 5 hours 45 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
610 AM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0145 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 SSE Pomona            34.02N 117.75W
02/18/2026                   Los Angeles        CA   Law Enforcement

            Large tree down on 71 freeway near Rio
            Rancho.

&&

Hall
Local storm report, Feb 18, 6:15 AM PST, 5 hours 40 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
615 AM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1100 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     6 NNW Santa Paula       34.43N 119.12W
02/17/2026                   Ventura            CA   Law Enforcement

            Large tree across Highway 150 near Osborn
            Road due to convective line. Delayed report.

&&

Hall
Local storm report, Feb 18, 6:27 AM PST, 5 hours 28 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
627 AM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0620 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 ENE Cayucos           35.47N 120.86W
02/17/2026                   San Luis Obispo    CA   Law Enforcement

            Tree down blocking Santa Rita Rd near Old
            Creek Road due to convective line. Delayed
            report.

&&

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 17, 4:36 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementLOXSanta Barbara24 min
Feb 17, 4:51 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementLOXSan Luis Obispo54 min
Feb 17, 5:02 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementLOXVentura13 min
Feb 17, 5:06 PM PSTSpecial Marine WarningLOX84 min
Feb 17, 5:07 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementLOXSan Luis Obispo38 min
Feb 17, 5:32 PM PSTSpecial Marine WarningLOX58 min
Feb 17, 5:32 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementLOXSan Luis Obispo58 min
Feb 17, 5:44 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementLOXSan Luis Obispo46 min
Feb 17, 5:45 PM PSTAreal Flood AdvisoryLOXSan Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara12 hr
Feb 17, 5:48 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementLOXSan Luis Obispo27 min
Feb 17, 6:07 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementLOXVentura23 min
Feb 17, 6:13 PM PSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLOXSan Luis Obispo92 min
Feb 17, 6:25 PM PSTSpecial Marine WarningLOX95 min
Feb 17, 7:10 PM PSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLOXSan Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara95 min
Feb 17, 7:45 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementLOXSan Luis Obispo60 min
Feb 17, 8:01 PM PSTSpecial Marine WarningLOX119 min
Feb 17, 8:44 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementLOXSanta Barbara76 min
Feb 17, 8:49 PM PSTAreal Flood AdvisoryLOXLos Angeles, Ventura9 hr
Feb 17, 9:12 PM PSTSpecial Marine WarningLOX48 min
Feb 17, 9:13 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementLOXVentura32 min
Feb 17, 9:19 PM PSTCoastal Flood AdvisoryLOXSan Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura15 hr
Feb 17, 9:23 PM PSTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLOXSanta Barbara80 min
Feb 17, 9:49 PM PSTSpecial Marine WarningLOX116 min
Feb 17, 10:11 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementLOXLos Angeles49 min
Feb 17, 10:15 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementLOXSanta Barbara60 min
Feb 17, 10:23 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementLOXVentura52 min
Feb 17, 11:03 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementLOXVentura57 min
Feb 17, 11:21 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementLOXLos Angeles54 min
Feb 17, 11:33 PM PSTSpecial Marine WarningLOX117 min
Feb 18, 12:18 AM PSTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLOXLos Angeles87 min
Feb 18, 1:03 AM PSTSpecial Marine WarningLOX117 min
Feb 18, 1:33 AM PSTAreal Flood AdvisoryLOXLos Angeles4 hr
Feb 18, 1:34 AM PSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLOXLos Angeles24 min
Feb 18, 1:40 AM PSTSpecial Weather StatementLOXOrange65 min
Feb 18, 2:01 AM PSTSpecial Weather StatementLOXLos Angeles44 min
Feb 18, 7:14 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryLOX26 hr
Feb 18, 1:07 PM PSTGale WarningLOX36 hr
Feb 18, 1:12 PM PSTHigh Wind WarningLOXLos Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara32 hr
Feb 18, 1:12 PM PSTWind AdvisoryLOXLos Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura32 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.