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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Los Angeles, CA
NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this high wind warning at Feb 15, 2026, 12:31 PM PST for 4 counties in California. It took effect at Feb 16, 2026, 6:00 AM PST. It was in force for 12 hr. 60 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 15, 2026, 12:31 PM PST (20:31 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 16, 2026, 6:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Feb 16, 2026, 6:00 PM PST
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Los Angeles, CA
Counties Los Angeles County, CA, San Luis Obispo County, CA, Santa Barbara County, CA, Ventura County, CA
The radar
The Los Angeles radar (KVTX), 35 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:33 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 7:17 AM PST | FLOOD | 5 S Arroyo Grande, CA | Roadway flooding was reported at the intersection of Highway 101 and Sheridan Road. |
| Feb 16, 7:56 AM PST | FLOOD | 6 Sw Atascadero, CA | Heavy rain resulted in some minor mud flows across State Route 41 at the S Curves. |
| Feb 16, 8:37 AM PST | FLOOD | Pismo Beach, CA | One foot of standing water was reported on the off ramp of Highway 101. |
| Feb 16, 8:45 AM PST | FLOOD | 4 Nne Pismo Beach, CA | Roadway flooding was reported along southbound State Route 227, just south of the landfill. |
| Feb 16, 8:54 AM PST | FLOOD | 2 Wnw Orcutt, CA | Roadway flooding was reported on State Route 1 at the Rancho Maria Golf Course. |
| Feb 16, 9:03 AM PST | FLOOD | 1 Sse Nipomo, CA | Roadway flooding was reported at the intersection of Orchard Road and Range Place. |
| Feb 16, 9:11 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Goleta, CA | A large tree was knocked down, blocking all lanes of Highway 101 at Cathedral Oaks Road. |
| Feb 16, 9:12 AM PST | TSTM WND DMG | 6 S Creston, CA | A large tree, knocked down by thunderstorm winds, blocked all lanes of Highway 58. |
| Feb 16, 9:19 AM PST | FLOOD | 2 Sse Arroyo Grande, CA | Roadway flooding was reported at the intersection of Los Berros Road and Falcon Crest Drive. |
| Feb 16, 9:20 AM PST | TSTM WND GST 61 | 6 Nnw Goleta, CA | The Elwood Ridge sensor reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 61 MPH. |
| Feb 16, 9:34 AM PST | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Wsw Montecito, CA | A large branch, knocked down by thunderstorm winds, blocked the #1 and 2 lanes of Highway 101. |
| Feb 16, 9:40 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 10 Ene Miranda Pine Mou, CA | The Fellows VOR sensor reported a wind gust of 63 MPH. |
| Feb 16, 9:52 AM PST | DEBRIS FLOW | 3 Wnw Santa Maria, CA | Mud and debris closed all lanes of Highway 166 near the intersection with Black Road. |
| Feb 16, 9:55 AM PST | FLOOD | 8 Ne Shandon, CA | Minor mud flows were reported on State Route 41 at Cholame. |
| Feb 16, 10:00 AM PST | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nw Ventura, CA | Significant wind damage, associated with a thunderstorm, was reported in Ventura. The damage was likely associated with a meso-vortex, embedded in the shallow convective line, while video evidence indicated broad circulation in the damage area. No evidence of |
| Feb 16, 10:13 AM PST | FLOOD | 2 Ese Santa Maria, CA | Roadway flooding was reported from Betteravia Road to Stowell Road. |
| Feb 16, 10:27 AM PST | FLOOD | 3 S Agoura Hills, CA | Heavy rainfall resulted in some rocks across Mulholland Highway at Cornell Road. |
| Feb 16, 10:28 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Goleta, CA | A large tree was knocked down across the southbound lanes of Highway 101 near Fairview Avenue. |
| Feb 16, 10:43 AM PST | TSTM WND GST 81 | 7 Ssw Woodland Hills, CA | Thunderstorm wind gust of 81 MPH was reported in the hills above Malibu. |
| Feb 16, 10:52 AM PST | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Wnw Culver City, CA | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 WNW Culver City. Delayed report. Multiple trees down near 11200 block of Westminster Avenue in the Palms area. |
| Feb 16, 10:52 AM PST | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Wnw Culver City, CA | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 WNW Culver City. Delayed report. Tree down near 11200 block of Westminster Avenue in the Palms area. |
| Feb 16, 10:53 AM PST | TSTM WND GST 81 | 7 Ssw Woodland Hills, CA | Thunderstorm wind gust of 81 MPH was reported in the hills above Malibu. |
| Feb 16, 10:54 AM PST | DEBRIS FLOW | 2 Nne Malibu, CA | Rock slides were reported across Kanan Dume Road at mile marker 12.24. |
| Feb 16, 11:13 AM PST | FLOOD | 3 Sse Pomona, CA | Roadway flooding was reported at the intersection of State Route 60 and State Route 71. |
| Feb 16, 11:15 AM PST | TSTM WND DMG | 1 W Reseda, CA | A few trees down throughout the area around Reseda from shallow convective line that moved through Monday mid-day. |
| Feb 16, 11:15 AM PST | FLOOD | Santa Monica, CA | Roadway flooding was reported on Interstate 10 East at the intersection with 4th Street. |
| Feb 16, 11:20 AM PST | FLASH FLOOD | 3 Ene Santa Monica, CA | At least 7 vehicles were stalled in floodwater with a rescue needed by the fire department. |
| Feb 16, 11:22 AM PST | FLOOD | 1 Wsw El Monte, CA | Roadway flooding was reported on Interstate 10 near Santa Anita Avenue. |
| Feb 16, 11:22 AM PST | FLOOD | 4 Sw Santa Clarita, CA | Roadway flooding was reported on the southbound Interstate 5 near Lyons Avenue. |
| Feb 16, 11:23 AM PST | TSTM WND GST 62 | 7 Ssw Woodland Hills, CA | The Backbone Trail sensor reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 62 MPH. |
| Feb 16, 11:25 AM PST | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nnw Culver City, CA | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 NNW Culver City. Delayed report. Multiple trees down near the 3600 block of Vinton Avenue in the Palms area. |
| Feb 16, 11:25 AM PST | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nnw Culver City, CA | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 NNW Culver City. Delayed report. Tree down near the 3600 block of Vinton Avenue in the Palms area. |
| Feb 16, 11:26 AM PST | FLOOD | 4 W San Fernando, CA | Roadway flooding was reported on State Route 118 near Balboa Avenue. |
| Feb 16, 11:27 AM PST | FLOOD | 4 Ne Reseda, CA | Roadway flooding was reported on Interstate 405 near the Nordhoff Street onramp. |
| Feb 16, 11:28 AM PST | FLOOD | 3 Wsw San Fernando, CA | Roadway flooding was reported near the intersection of State Route 118 and Intersate 405. |
| Feb 16, 11:30 AM PST | TSTM WND DMG | Hollywood, CA | A couple trees down around Hollywood from shallow convective line that moved through Monday mid-day. |
| Feb 16, 11:30 AM PST | TSTM WND DMG | San Fernando, CA | A few trees down around San Fernando area from shallow convective line that moved through Monday mid-day. |
| Feb 16, 11:34 AM PST | FLOOD | 1 Sse Glendale, CA | Roadway flooding was reported on the northbound Interstate 405 near Carson Street. |
| Feb 16, 11:37 AM PST | FLOOD | 3 Sw San Fernando, CA | Roadway flooding was reported at the intersection of Interstate 405 and Interstate 105. |
| Feb 16, 11:41 AM PST | FLOOD | 4 Nw Burbank, CA | Roadway flooding was reported on northbound Interstate 405 near Lankershim. |
| Feb 16, 11:42 AM PST | FLOOD | 2 Nnw Hawthorne, CA | Roadway flooding was reported on Interstate 105 near Prairie Drive. |
| Feb 16, 11:45 AM PST | FLOOD | 2 Sse Downtown Los Ange, CA | Roadway flooding was reported on Interstate 110 near West 39th Street. |
| Feb 16, 11:49 AM PST | FLOOD | 2 Ese Compton, CA | Roadway flooding was reported at the intersection of Interstate 710 and State Route 91. |
| Feb 16, 11:50 AM PST | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Sse Downtown Los Ange, CA | Several trees down around South Los Angeles from shallow convective line that moved through Monday mid-day. |
| Feb 16, 11:50 AM PST | FLOOD | 3 Ese Downtown Los Ange, CA | Roadway flooding was reported on Interstate 10 near Central Avenue. |
| Feb 16, 11:50 AM PST | FLOOD | 4 S Compton, CA | Roadway flooding was reported near the intersection of Interstate 405 and south Alameda Street. |
| Feb 16, 11:55 AM PST | FLOOD | 2 Nne Culver City, CA | Roadway flooding was reported on Interstate 10 near Robertson Boulevard. |
| Feb 16, 11:56 AM PST | FLASH FLOOD | 3 Ese Compton, CA | Flash flooding was reported on State Route 91 near Cherry Avenue. |
| Feb 16, 11:57 AM PST | FLASH FLOOD | 2 Nne Culver City, CA | Flash flooding was reported on Interstate 10 near La Cienega Boulevard. |
| Feb 16, 11:59 AM PST | FLASH FLOOD | 4 Ese Inglewood, CA | Flash flooding was reported at the intersection of Interstate 110 and Interstate 105. |
| Feb 16, 12:01 PM PST | FLASH FLOOD | Santa Monica, CA | Flash flooding was reported at the McClure Tunnel to the eastbound Interstate 10. Several vehicles were stuck in the water. |
| Feb 16, 12:02 PM PST | FLASH FLOOD | 1 Nw Chatsworth, CA | Flash flooding was reported on State Route 118 and Topanga Canyon Boulevard. |
| Feb 16, 12:05 PM PST | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ese San Pedro, CA | A few trees down around San Pedro from shallow convective line that moved through Monday mid-day. |
| Feb 16, 12:09 PM PST | FLASH FLOOD | 1 S Van Nuys, CA | Flash flooding was reported on Highway 101 near Van Nuys Boulevard. |
| Feb 16, 12:17 PM PST | FLASH FLOOD | 2 E Huntington Park, CA | Flash flooding was reported on Interstate 710 near Gage Avenues. All lanes were flooded. |
| Feb 16, 12:20 PM PST | FLASH FLOOD | 1 Ene East Los Angeles, CA | Flash flooding was reported on State Route 60 near Atlantic Boulevard. |
| Feb 16, 12:21 PM PST | FLOOD | 2 Ene Val Verde, CA | Roadway flooding was reported on the Old Road near Sedona Way. |
| Feb 16, 12:22 PM PST | FLASH FLOOD | 1 Sw Hollywood, CA | Flash flooding was reported near the intersection of Melrose and La Brea. |
| Feb 16, 12:23 PM PST | FLOOD | 3 Sw Lake Los Angeles, CA | Roadway flooding was reported near the intersection of East Palmdale Boulevard and 150th Street East. |
| Feb 16, 12:38 PM PST | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Ese Downtown Los Ange, CA | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 ESE Downtown Los Angeles. Delayed report. Multiple trees down near 700 block of Adams Blvd in the South Central District. Delayed report. |
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 12:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 95 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1050 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 69 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 12 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 184 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
544 WWUS76 KLOX 152031 NPWLOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 1231 PM PST Sun Feb 15 2026 CAZ038-344-345-353-376-378-379-381-382-160845- /O.UPG.KLOX.HW.A.0003.260216T1400Z-260217T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KLOX.HW.W.0003.260216T1400Z-260217T0200Z/ Cuyama Valley-San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys-San Luis Obispo County Mountains-Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains- Southern Ventura County Mountains-Interstate 5 Corridor-Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor-Western Antelope Valley Foothills-Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills- Including the cities of Rose Valley, Carrizo Plain, Pearblossom, Matilija, Tejon Pass, Creston, Llano, Gorman, San Rafael Mountain, Mill Creek, La Panza Range, Lake Palmdale, New Cuyama, Santa Margarita Lake, Figueroa Mountain, Acton, Warm Springs, Pyramid Lake, Big Pine Mountain, Caliente Range, Valyermo, Elizabeth Lake, Topatopa Mountains, and Shandon 1231 PM PST Sun Feb 15 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Cuyama Valley, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, Interstate 5 Corridor, San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Southern Ventura County Mountains, Western Antelope Valley Foothills, and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM PST Monday. * 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. && $$ CAZ087-088-340>343-346>352-354>358-366>375-383-548-160845- /O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0011.260216T1400Z-260217T0200Z/ Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-Santa Clarita Valley-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-Santa Ynez Valley-Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast- Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range-Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range-Ventura County Beaches-Ventura County Inland Coast-Lake Casitas-Ojai Valley- Central Ventura County Valleys-Los Angeles County Beaches-Palos Verdes Hills-Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area- Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-Calabasas and Agoura Hills-Western San Fernando Valley-Eastern San Fernando Valley-Southeastern Ventura County Valleys-Santa Susana Mountains- Antelope Valley-Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley- Including the cities of Ojai, Lompoc, Downey, Malibu Bowl, Lake Nacimiento, Fillmore, Santa Paula, El Capitan State Beach, Norwalk, Nipomo, Moorpark, Santa Barbara, Newbury Park, Cambria, Templeton, Van Nuys, Jalama Beach, El Monte, Lopez Lake, Redondo Beach, Chatsworth, Glendale, Meiners Oaks, Newhall, LAX, Irish Hills, East Los Angeles, Pasadena, Long Beach, Thousand Oaks, Oxnard, Avalon, Santa Monica, Valencia, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Topanga, San Gabriel, Beverly Hills, Point Mugu, Avila Beach, Morro Bay, Port Hueneme, Torrance, Pomona, La Canada Flintridge, San Marcos Pass, Arroyo Grande, Buellton, Compton, Lancaster, Montecito Hills, Lake Cachuma, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Luis Obispo, Atascadero, Pismo Beach, Santa Maria, Santa Clarita, Paso Robles, San Miguel, Refugio State Beach, Malibu Lake, Oat Mountain, Simi Valley, Woodland Hills, Lake Los Angeles, Burbank, Hollywood, Solvang, Oak View, Camarillo, Sunland, Palmdale, Lake Castaic, Hearst Castle, Santa Ynez, Culver City, Universal City, Carpinteria, Northridge, Ventura, Westlake Village, Goleta, Piru, East Ventura, Gaviota, Los Olivos, and Montecito 1231 PM PST Sun Feb 15 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Coast, coastal valleys, and the Antelope Valley. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM PST Monday. * 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. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/LosAngeles MW
4 follow-up statements
546 WWUS76 KLOX 160833 NPWLOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 1233 AM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 CAZ549-550-162045- /O.EXB.KLOX.HW.W.0003.260216T1700Z-260216T2300Z/ San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands-Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands- Including the cities of Cuyler Harbor and Smugglers Cove 1233 AM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...San Miguel, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, and Anacapa Islands. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 3 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. && $$ CAZ038-344-345-353-376-378-379-381-382-162045- /O.CON.KLOX.HW.W.0003.260216T1400Z-260217T0200Z/ Cuyama Valley-San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys-San Luis Obispo County Mountains-Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains- Southern Ventura County Mountains-Interstate 5 Corridor-Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor-Western Antelope Valley Foothills-Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills- Including the cities of Caliente Range, Pyramid Lake, Gorman, Pearblossom, Mill Creek, Llano, Warm Springs, Big Pine Mountain, Elizabeth Lake, Creston, Tejon Pass, Matilija, Shandon, La Panza Range, New Cuyama, Acton, Rose Valley, San Rafael Mountain, Carrizo Plain, Figueroa Mountain, Lake Palmdale, Topatopa Mountains, Santa Margarita Lake, and Valyermo 1233 AM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. Strongest in the mountains. * WHERE...Cuyama Valley, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, Interstate 5 Corridor, San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Southern Ventura County Mountains, Western Antelope Valley Foothills, and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and stay away from windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CAZ087-088-340>343-346>352-354>358-366>375-383-548-162045- /O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0011.260216T1400Z-260217T0200Z/ Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-Santa Clarita Valley-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-Santa Ynez Valley-Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast- Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range-Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range-Ventura County Beaches-Ventura County Inland Coast-Lake Casitas-Ojai Valley- Central Ventura County Valleys-Los Angeles County Beaches-Palos Verdes Hills-Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area- Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-Calabasas and Agoura Hills-Western San Fernando Valley-Eastern San Fernando Valley-Southeastern Ventura County Valleys-Santa Susana Mountains- Antelope Valley-Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley- Including the cities of Pomona, Santa Clarita, Sunland, El Monte, San Marcos Pass, Lancaster, Avila Beach, Paso Robles, Burbank, Pasadena, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, Templeton, Refugio State Beach, Hollywood, Montecito Hills, San Gabriel, San Luis Obispo, Irish Hills, Pismo Beach, Montecito, Santa Ynez, Long Beach, El Capitan State Beach, Ojai, Atascadero, East Ventura, Simi Valley, Lopez Lake, Valencia, Santa Monica, Redondo Beach, Compton, Arroyo Grande, Newbury Park, Vandenberg Space Force Base, LAX, Glendale, Culver City, Topanga, Moorpark, Oat Mountain, Santa Paula, Avalon, Nipomo, Buellton, Lake Nacimiento, Northridge, Malibu Bowl, East Los Angeles, San Miguel, Cambria, Morro Bay, Oak View, Point Mugu, Thousand Oaks, Rancho Palos Verdes, Chatsworth, Ventura, Piru, La Canada Flintridge, Hearst Castle, Lake Castaic, Los Olivos, Goleta, Camarillo, Universal City, Westlake Village, Van Nuys, Downey, Port Hueneme, Malibu Lake, Lake Cachuma, Oxnard, Woodland Hills, Meiners Oaks, Gaviota, Jalama Beach, Carpinteria, Norwalk, Solvang, Fillmore, Newhall, Palmdale, Torrance, Beverly Hills, Lake Los Angeles, and Lompoc 1233 AM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...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 up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Coasts and Valleys of Southwest California. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM PST this evening. * 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. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/LosAngeles Hall
699 WWUS76 KLOX 162035 NPWLOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 1235 PM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 CAZ038-344-345-353-376-378-379-381-382-170200- /O.CON.KLOX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260217T0200Z/ Cuyama Valley-San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys-San Luis Obispo County Mountains-Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains- Southern Ventura County Mountains-Interstate 5 Corridor-Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor-Western Antelope Valley Foothills-Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills- Including the cities of Creston, Rose Valley, Santa Margarita Lake, Pyramid Lake, Gorman, Tejon Pass, Topatopa Mountains, Matilija, Shandon, Acton, Llano, La Panza Range, Elizabeth Lake, New Cuyama, Pearblossom, Big Pine Mountain, Figueroa Mountain, Lake Palmdale, Valyermo, Carrizo Plain, Mill Creek, Warm Springs, Caliente Range, and San Rafael Mountain 1235 PM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Strongest in the mountains. * WHERE...Cuyama Valley, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, Interstate 5 Corridor, San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Southern Ventura County Mountains, Western Antelope Valley Foothills, and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and stay away from windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CAZ549-550-162300- /O.CON.KLOX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260216T2300Z/ San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands-Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands- Including the cities of Cuyler Harbor and Smugglers Cove 1235 PM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands and Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. && $$ CAZ087-088-340>343-346>352-354>358-366>375-383-548-170200- /O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260217T0200Z/ Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-Santa Clarita Valley-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-Santa Ynez Valley-Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast- Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range-Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range-Ventura County Beaches-Ventura County Inland Coast-Lake Casitas-Ojai Valley- Central Ventura County Valleys-Los Angeles County Beaches-Palos Verdes Hills-Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area- Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-Calabasas and Agoura Hills-Western San Fernando Valley-Eastern San Fernando Valley-Southeastern Ventura County Valleys-Santa Susana Mountains- Antelope Valley-Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley- Including the cities of Lancaster, Beverly Hills, Fillmore, Redondo Beach, Avalon, Arroyo Grande, La Canada Flintridge, Northridge, Palmdale, Atascadero, Santa Monica, Compton, Lake Castaic, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, East Los Angeles, Vandenberg Space Force Base, LAX, Woodland Hills, Thousand Oaks, Nipomo, Newhall, Ojai, Malibu Bowl, Lompoc, Avila Beach, Santa Ynez, San Marcos Pass, East Ventura, Piru, Pismo Beach, Downey, Solvang, Van Nuys, San Miguel, Santa Maria, Sunland, San Gabriel, Valencia, Gaviota, Hearst Castle, Pasadena, Norwalk, Lake Cachuma, Buellton, Cambria, San Luis Obispo, El Monte, Camarillo, Irish Hills, Torrance, Paso Robles, Rancho Palos Verdes, Morro Bay, Port Hueneme, Pomona, Montecito, Topanga, Point Mugu, Burbank, Lake Los Angeles, Carpinteria, El Capitan State Beach, Westlake Village, Los Olivos, Oak View, Refugio State Beach, Goleta, Montecito Hills, Newbury Park, Meiners Oaks, Long Beach, Hollywood, Templeton, Oat Mountain, Ventura, Universal City, Santa Barbara, Lopez Lake, Glendale, Chatsworth, Culver City, Moorpark, Oxnard, Malibu Lake, Jalama Beach, Santa Clarita, and Lake Nacimiento 1235 PM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening. * 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. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/LosAngeles MW
959 WWUS76 KLOX 162313 NPWLOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 313 PM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 CAZ549-550-170015- /O.EXP.KLOX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260216T2300Z/ San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands-Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands- Including the cities of Smugglers Cove and Cuyler Harbor 313 PM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED... The threat has ended. $$ CAZ038-344-345-353-376-378-379-381-382-170200- /O.CON.KLOX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260217T0200Z/ Cuyama Valley-San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys-San Luis Obispo County Mountains-Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains- Southern Ventura County Mountains-Interstate 5 Corridor-Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor-Western Antelope Valley Foothills-Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills- Including the cities of Llano, La Panza Range, Big Pine Mountain, Carrizo Plain, Lake Palmdale, Caliente Range, Matilija, Valyermo, Elizabeth Lake, Shandon, Tejon Pass, Pearblossom, Santa Margarita Lake, Figueroa Mountain, Rose Valley, New Cuyama, Acton, Gorman, Pyramid Lake, Mill Creek, Topatopa Mountains, Warm Springs, San Rafael Mountain, and Creston 313 PM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Strongest in the mountains. * WHERE...Cuyama Valley, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, Interstate 5 Corridor, San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Southern Ventura County Mountains, Western Antelope Valley Foothills, and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CAZ087-088-340>343-346>352-354>358-366>375-383-548-170200- /O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260217T0200Z/ Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-Santa Clarita Valley-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-Santa Ynez Valley-Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast- Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range-Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range-Ventura County Beaches-Ventura County Inland Coast-Lake Casitas-Ojai Valley- Central Ventura County Valleys-Los Angeles County Beaches-Palos Verdes Hills-Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area- Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-Calabasas and Agoura Hills-Western San Fernando Valley-Eastern San Fernando Valley-Southeastern Ventura County Valleys-Santa Susana Mountains- Antelope Valley-Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley- Including the cities of Simi Valley, Solvang, Piru, Moorpark, Fillmore, Chatsworth, Van Nuys, Templeton, Gaviota, Goleta, Torrance, Northridge, Woodland Hills, Malibu Bowl, San Luis Obispo, Downey, Palmdale, Valencia, Camarillo, Westlake Village, Redondo Beach, Pismo Beach, Carpinteria, Vandenberg Space Force Base, San Gabriel, Montecito, Topanga, Santa Monica, Lancaster, Oat Mountain, Rancho Palos Verdes, Burbank, Atascadero, Avila Beach, Point Mugu, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Lake Cachuma, Santa Ynez, Culver City, Arroyo Grande, Montecito Hills, Meiners Oaks, Lake Castaic, Norwalk, Lake Los Angeles, Oak View, Ojai, Avalon, La Canada Flintridge, Universal City, Newhall, Beverly Hills, East Los Angeles, Newbury Park, Long Beach, Santa Paula, LAX, Hearst Castle, Buellton, Morro Bay, Nipomo, El Capitan State Beach, Santa Barbara, Irish Hills, Cambria, Thousand Oaks, Lompoc, El Monte, San Miguel, Compton, Lake Nacimiento, Glendale, Paso Robles, Jalama Beach, San Marcos Pass, Pomona, Santa Clarita, Los Olivos, Ventura, Hollywood, Lopez Lake, Pasadena, East Ventura, Sunland, Refugio State Beach, Santa Maria, and Malibu Lake 313 PM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening. * 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. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/LosAngeles NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard
716 WWUS76 KLOX 170127 NPWLOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 527 PM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 CAZ087-088-340>343-346>352-354>358-366>375-383-548-170230- /O.CAN.KLOX.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260217T0200Z/ Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-Santa Clarita Valley-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-Santa Ynez Valley-Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast- Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range-Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range-Ventura County Beaches-Ventura County Inland Coast-Lake Casitas-Ojai Valley- Central Ventura County Valleys-Los Angeles County Beaches-Palos Verdes Hills-Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area- Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-Calabasas and Agoura Hills-Western San Fernando Valley-Eastern San Fernando Valley-Southeastern Ventura County Valleys-Santa Susana Mountains- Antelope Valley-Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley- Including the cities of Beverly Hills, Fillmore, Lake Nacimiento, Oxnard, Avila Beach, San Miguel, Point Mugu, La Canada Flintridge, Santa Barbara, Jalama Beach, Buellton, Norwalk, San Gabriel, Ventura, Torrance, Thousand Oaks, Templeton, Malibu Lake, Burbank, Meiners Oaks, Goleta, LAX, Malibu Bowl, Santa Monica, El Monte, Oak View, Universal City, Palmdale, Sunland, Chatsworth, Los Olivos, East Ventura, Redondo Beach, Pasadena, Montecito Hills, Moorpark, San Luis Obispo, Santa Paula, Montecito, Solvang, Nipomo, Valencia, Van Nuys, Westlake Village, Woodland Hills, Gaviota, San Marcos Pass, El Capitan State Beach, Refugio State Beach, Downey, Culver City, Ojai, Lopez Lake, Irish Hills, Piru, Northridge, Rancho Palos Verdes, Newhall, Camarillo, Avalon, Simi Valley, Arroyo Grande, Santa Maria, Cambria, Hollywood, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Carpinteria, Pismo Beach, Lake Los Angeles, Newbury Park, Pomona, Port Hueneme, Hearst Castle, Lake Castaic, Lake Cachuma, Long Beach, Santa Clarita, Lompoc, East Los Angeles, Glendale, Atascadero, Lancaster, Topanga, Oat Mountain, Morro Bay, Compton, Santa Ynez, and Paso Robles 527 PM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The threat has ended. $$ CAZ038-344-345-353-376-378-379-381-382-170230- /O.CON.KLOX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260217T0200Z/ Cuyama Valley-San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys-San Luis Obispo County Mountains-Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains- Southern Ventura County Mountains-Interstate 5 Corridor-Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor-Western Antelope Valley Foothills-Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills- Including the cities of Figueroa Mountain, Acton, Gorman, Elizabeth Lake, Santa Margarita Lake, Pearblossom, Pyramid Lake, Topatopa Mountains, Lake Palmdale, Rose Valley, Creston, Llano, Shandon, Tejon Pass, La Panza Range, San Rafael Mountain, Warm Springs, Mill Creek, Matilija, New Cuyama, Caliente Range, Valyermo, Big Pine Mountain, and Carrizo Plain 527 PM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Cuyama Valley, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, Interstate 5 Corridor, San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Southern Ventura County Mountains, Western Antelope Valley Foothills, and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening. * 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. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/LosAngeles Cohen
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 15, 10:04 AM PST, 2 hours 27 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 15, 10:04 AM PST, 2 hours 27 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1004 AM PST Sun Feb 15 2026
.SYNOPSIS...15/913 AM.
It will be cloudy and cool today with a few light showers west of
Los Angeles. A powerful storm system will move into the region
starting Monday, bringing the potential for severe thunderstorms,
burn-scar debris flows, flash flooding with rock and mud slides,
damaging winds, heavy mountain snow, and high surf with coastal
flooding. Cold and blustery conditions with periodic rain will
occur through at least the middle of this coming week.
&&
.SHORT TERM (TDY-TUE)...15/935 AM.
***UPDATE***
The relative calm before the storm. There have been a few light
showers across the Central Coast south to Santa Barbara and can't
rule out a sprinkle or two in Ventura County today. Otherwise, the
primary focus is Monday through Wednesday. Now that we're well
inside the hi res window, confidence is increasing in a powerful
frontal passage Monday, first across the Central Coast to Santa
Barbara Monday morning, then advancing east into Ventura County
around lunch time, and shortly after that in LA County. During
those periods expect to see hourly rain rates between a half and
one inch per hour with thunderstorms and a possibility of severe
weather as well. Rain totals through Monday expected to be 1-2.5"
for coast/valleys and 2.5-5" foothills and mountains. Very strong
winds as well with the front.
By Monday evening showers will be very isolated and minimal
shower activity expected through Tuesday afternoon as well.
Increasing showers expected later Tuesday into Wednesday with
rapidly lowering snow levels. Could be some isolated thunderstorms
as well.
***From Previous Discussion***
A 541 dam upper low is 100 miles west of Mendocino County. Strong
SW flow under this low covers Srn CA. A mix of mid and high cloudy
embedded in this flow will bring mostly cloudy skies to the area
today. There is also enough onshore flow and weak lift to create
some coastal low clouds as well. The day should be mostly dry but
there is a 20 to 30 percent chc of some light rain across the
Central Coast later this afternoon. Max temps will only end up in
the lower to mid 60s or about 3 to 6 degrees blo normal.
The storm will slowly approach the area tonight with most of the
serious dynamics holding off to the west. There will only be a
chance (30-40 percent) of rain across over SLO and SBA counties
through 10pm. Rain will overspread SLO and SBA counties in the
late evening or shortly after midnight. Towards dawn a 40 to 50
percent chc of rain will develop over western VTA county with much
lesser chc across LA and eastern VTA counties. Its likely that
about a half inch of rain with higher amounts across the Santa
Ynez and much higher amounts across far NW SLO county will fall
overnight.
All eyes on Monday as the stage is set for a very active weather
day. A vigorous cold front will develop and move through the area.
It will arrive over the Central Coast just after dawn, eastern SBA
county and western VTA county late in the morning, eastern VTA
county and western LA county a little after noon finally arriving
over the rest of LA county in the afternoon. The front will likely
exit the county later in the afternoon.
This will be a powerful front fueled by near 1 inch PWATs and very
strong jet energy (100mph at 500 mb and 155 mph at 300 mb). There
will be a 2 to 3 hour period of very active weather in ahead of
the front and then a 15 to 30 minute burst of extremely active
weather with the front itself. There will be plenty of shower
activity.
Here is what to expect during the day Monday:
RAINFALL: 1 TO 2.5 inches csts/vlys, 2.5 to 5 inches coastal
slopes foothills and mtns and around an inch far inland areas.
RAINFALL RATES: .5 inch per hour rates common ahead of the front,
but with 1+ inch per hour rates very possible under convective
cells, TSTMs, south facing upslope areas (esp the Santa Ynez
range and the the Santa Monicas) and right along the cold front.
WINDS: A 3 TO 4 hour period of 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to
55 mph southerly winds ahead of and with the front across the
csts/vlys and lower mtn elevations. 40 to 50 mph winds with gusts
to 70 mph are likely in the higher mtn elevations.
TSTMS/CONVECTION: Convection both with and without lightning is
likely ahead and esp with the front. Given the inflow of strong
jet energy any convective cell that forms will be capable of
intense rain rates and 65+ mph downburst winds.
ROTATING STORMS: All mdls are showing a large amount of turning
in the lower levels of the atmosphere. This and along with the
natural turning effects of the coastal layout will create a very
favorable environment for waterspouts, waterspouts moving onshore
as tornadoes and actual weak tornadoes forming over the land.
WINTER WEATHER: Snow levels will start out at 6000 ft but will
fall to 5000 ft later in the afternoon. Snowfall amounts of 6 to
12 inches between 4500 to 6000 feet elevation are very possible
with 1 to 2 feet above 6000 feet elevation possible.
HAZARDS: The strong winds will be more than capable of blowing
trees over. The heavy rains esp under convective cells could
create debris flows in and below the recent burn scars. There is a
50 percent chc of minor debris flows and a 20 percent chc of a
more significant one. Outside of the burn scars there will be
plenty of roadway flooding as well as small stream flooding. Main
stem river flooding is very unlikely. Traveling above the 5500
elevation line in the mtn will be very dangerous and near
impossible with near blizzard conditions in strong winds, heavy
snow, blowing snow and near zero visibilities.
The following products relate to specific hazards likely on
Monday:
LAXNPWLOX - contains all informations about the winds outside of
the higher mtn elevations.
LAXWSWLOX - contains all information about the dangerous winter
weather in the mountains.
LAXFFALOX - contains all information about the flooding and debris
flow potential
A 2nd vort lobe will move through the area Monday night into
Tuesday morning. There will be much less moisture to work with and
the rainfall will not be that intense. Look for a quarter inch to
a half inch of additional rain to fall with locally higher amounts
to an inch in the mtns. There is a potential for strong and gusty
winds across SLO and most of SBA counties as well as the mtns of
VTA county. The biggest threat overnight will be the snow in the
mtns. Snow level will fall to 4700 ft and another 4 to 8 inches of
snow is possible above 6000 ft.
Tuesday morning and early afternoon should be mostly dry as it
will be in between storms. There may be some lingering mtn
showers. Later in the afternoon storm number 2 will approach the
Central Coast and rain will once again become likely. It will be a
cool day with max temps in the upper 50s and lower 60s across the
csts and vlys.
.LONG TERM (WED-SAT)...15/301 AM.
Storm #2 will arrive in full force Tuesday night and will continue
into Wednesday. This system will be much drier with only .5 to .6
inches of PWAT to work with. The system's flow is much more
westerly rather than southwesterly and this will make it move by
much quicker and also limit the amount of southerly flow with it.
Rainfall totals will likely range from a half to three quarters of
an inch of rain with 1.5 to 2 times those amounts in the mtns. The
big deal with this system will be the cold air and low snow
levels. Snow level may drop to near 3000 ft which would affect the
major mtn highway passes. The system will have some convective
elements to it which could lower the snow levels even further.
Almost all max temps across the csts and vlys will be in the mid
to upper 50s.
Another trof is forecast to zip over the area on Thursday. This
system is another NW flow system and will zip over the area fairly
quickly as well still it. The ensembles are divided on the system
with many keeping it too far inside to bring much rain but others
with a more westerly trajectory do bring rain. Right now it just
looks like a cool, partly to mostly cloudy day with a chance of
rain.
Friday and Saturday look dry although a few ensembles do show rain
on Saturday but this is a pretty low chc. There will be some
warming each day, but not enough to bring temps back to normal or
even produce some 70 degrees readings.
&&
.AVIATION...15/1801Z.
At 1734Z at KLAX, there was a deep moist layer up to 6400 feet.
Moderate confidence in TAFs for KPMD and KWJF.
Low to moderate confidence in the remainder of the TAFs. 1 to 3
hour periods of MVFR cigs are possible at any time, and BKN015 or
low cigs will become possible during heavy rain (starting after
around 13Z Mon). A powerful storm system will bring gusty
southeast to southwest winds, rain, and a chance of TSTMs during
during the day on Monday.
KLAX...Low to moderate confidence in TAF. 1 to 3 hour periods of
BKN020-025 cigs are possible at anytime, and with BKN015 or lower
cigs will be possible after around 16Z. Winds shifts timing may be
off by 2 hours. A powerful storm system will bring strong east
winds, rain and a chance of TSTMs during the forecast period.
KBUR...Moderate confidence in TAF. 1 to 3 hour periods of
BKN020-025 cigs are possible at anytime, with BKN015 possible
after around 17Z.
&&
.MARINE...15/1002 AM.
For the Outer Waters and Inner Waters north of Point Sal,
moderate in current forecast. Today, southeast winds will increase
to SCA levels as well as the seas. Tonight through Wednesday,
high confidence in at least SCA level winds and seas, with a
60-80% chance of GALE force winds this evening through Wednesday
morning. There will likely be a 4 to 8 hour break in widespread
GALES Tuesday morning through afternoon.
For the Inner Waters south of Point Conception, moderate to high
confidence in current forecast with winds and seas remaining
below SCA levels through this afternoon. For this evening through
Wednesday, SCA level winds are likely and there is a 50-70%
chance of GALE force winds Monday, possibly continuing into Monday
night.
A squall line will likely develop in association with the cold
front late Sunday night through Monday, which will result in extra
hazardous marine conditions. These may include STORM force winds,
dangerous Lightning, heavy rainfall with reduced visibility, and
waterspouts.
A large mixed medium period west swell of 8 to 13 feet Monday and
Tuesday will likely build further to 12 to 16 feet Tuesday night
into Wednesday. Highest in the outer and northern waters.
&&
.BEACHES...15/1003 AM.
A period of very large waves is expected to start on Monday, with
surf generally peaking Tuesday and Wednesday across west facing
beaches. High Surf Advisories and Beach Hazard Statements are in
effect for all coasts, 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 at the very least, minor
tidal overflows especially during the time of the high tides,
particularly on Tuesday and Wednesday. A coastal flood advisory
may be needed should swell guidance remain consistent along with
wind- driven factors.
&&
.LOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...High Wind Watch in effect from Monday morning through Monday
afternoon for zones 38-344-345-353-376-378-379-381-382. (See LAXNPWLOX).
Wind Advisory in effect from 6 AM to 6 PM PST Monday for
zones 87-88-340>343-346>352-354>358-366>375-383-548. (See LAXNPWLOX).
Flood Watch in effect from Monday morning through Monday
evening for zones 87-88-348>358-362-366>380-548>550. (See LAXFFALOX).
High Surf Advisory in effect from 10 AM Monday to 6 PM PST
Thursday for zones 340-346-362-366. (See LAXCFWLOX).
Beach Hazards Statement in effect from Monday morning through
Wednesday morning for zones 349-350. (See LAXCFWLOX).
Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Tuesday evening
through Thursday morning for zones 353-376-378-379-381-382. (See LAXWSWLOX).
High Surf Advisory in effect from 10 AM Monday to noon PST
Thursday for zone 354. (See LAXCFWLOX).
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 6 AM Monday to 9
AM PST Thursday for zones 377-380. (See LAXWSWLOX).
PZ...Small Craft Advisory in effect until 10 PM PST this evening
for zones 645-670-673-676. (See LAXMWWLOX).
Gale Warning in effect from 10 PM this evening to 8 AM PST
Wednesday for zones 645-670-673-676. (See LAXMWWLOX).
Gale Warning in effect from midnight tonight to 2 AM PST
Tuesday for zone 650. (See LAXMWWLOX).
Gale Warning in effect from 4 AM Monday to 2 AM PST Tuesday
for zone 655. (See LAXMWWLOX).
&&
PUBLIC...MW/Rorke
AVIATION...Schoenfeld
MARINE...Munroe/CC/RS
BEACHES...RM/Ciliberti/RS
SYNOPSIS...MW/Cohen
weather.gov/losangeles
Experimental Graphical Hazardous Weather Outlook at:
https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=loxThe office that day
Everything else NWS Los Angeles, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 12:35 AM PST | Gale Warning | LOX | 3 days | |
| Feb 15, 12:35 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory | LOX | 21 hr | |
| Feb 15, 8:59 AM PST | Winter Storm Warning | LOX | Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Ventura | 5 days |
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