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High Wind Warning 8, NWS Los Angeles, CA

April 2, 2026Los Angeles County, Ventura County, California

NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this high wind warning at Apr 2, 2026, 11:18 AM PDT for Los Angeles County, Ventura County, California. It took effect at Apr 3, 2026, 6:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 2, 2026, 11:18 AM PDT (18:18 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 3, 2026, 6:00 AM PDT
Expired
Apr 3, 2026, 6:00 PM PDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Los Angeles, CA

Counties Los Angeles County, CA, Ventura County, CA

The radar

The Los Angeles radar (KVTX), 47 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:11 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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

The nearest sounding before it

San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 12:00Z, 6.3 hours before the alert went out and 215 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, San Diego, CA at 12:00Z on 2026-04-02Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 10 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, San Diego, CA at 12:00Z on 2026-04-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -21 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
10 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-1 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
503 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
30 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-21 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
4 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

997 
WWUS76 KLOX 021818
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1118 AM PDT Thu Apr 2 2026

CAZ375-031300-
/O.UPG.KLOX.HW.A.0005.260403T1300Z-260404T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.HW.W.0008.260403T1300Z-260404T0100Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0020.260403T0100Z-260403T1300Z/
Santa Susana Mountains-
Including the cities of Oat Mountain
1118 AM PDT Thu Apr 2 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM 
PDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts 
  up to 45 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, northeast winds 25 
  to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Santa Susana Mountains.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM PDT 
  Friday. For the High Wind Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result.

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.

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

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ369-379-031300-
/O.UPG.KLOX.HW.A.0005.260403T1300Z-260404T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.HW.W.0008.260403T1300Z-260404T0100Z/
Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-Western San
Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor-
Including the cities of Malibu Bowl, Warm Springs, Mill Creek,
and Acton
1118 AM PDT Thu Apr 2 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor and 
  Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ088-354-355-358-371-372-374-031300-
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0021.260403T1500Z-260403T2100Z/
Santa Clarita Valley-Ventura County Beaches-Ventura County Inland
Coast-Central Ventura County Valleys-Calabasas and Agoura Hills-
Western San Fernando Valley-Southeastern Ventura County Valleys-
Including the cities of Piru, Newhall, Lake Castaic, Camarillo,
Malibu Lake, Moorpark, East Ventura, Fillmore, Northridge, Van
Nuys, Oxnard, Woodland Hills, Ventura, Port Hueneme, Simi Valley,
Chatsworth, Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Point Mugu, Westlake
Village, Santa Clarita, Santa Paula, and Valencia
1118 AM PDT Thu Apr 2 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 2 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Central Ventura County 
  Valleys, Santa Clarita Valley, Southeastern Ventura County 
  Valleys, Ventura County Beaches, Ventura County Inland Coast, and 
  Western San Fernando Valley.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 2 PM PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ380-031300-
/O.EXB.KLOX.WI.Y.0020.260403T1300Z-260404T0100Z/
Eastern San Gabriel Mountains-
Including the cities of Mount Wilson, Mount Baldy, Wrightwood,
and The Angeles Crest Highway
1118 AM PDT Thu Apr 2 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Eastern San Gabriel Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ349-351-030600-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260403T0600Z/
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-Santa Ynez Mountains
Western Range-
Including the cities of Jalama Beach, El Capitan State Beach, San
Marcos Pass, Refugio State Beach, and Gaviota
1118 AM PDT Thu Apr 2 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Ynez 
  Mountains Western Range.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

CAZ381-383-030600-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0020.260402T1900Z-260403T0600Z/
Western Antelope Valley Foothills-Antelope Valley-
Including the cities of Lancaster, Palmdale, Lake Palmdale,
Elizabeth Lake, and Lake Los Angeles
1118 AM PDT Thu Apr 2 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Antelope Valley and Western Antelope Valley Foothills.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

CAZ376>378-031300-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0020.260403T0100Z-260403T1300Z/
Southern Ventura County Mountains-Northern Ventura County
Mountains-Interstate 5 Corridor-
Including the cities of Pyramid Lake, Ozena, Lockwood Valley,
Matilija, Gorman, Topatopa Mountains, Mount Pinos, Tejon Pass,
and Rose Valley
1118 AM PDT Thu Apr 2 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM 
PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor, Northern Ventura County Mountains, 
  and Southern Ventura County Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ352-353-031200-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0020.260403T0600Z-260403T1200Z/
Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range-Santa Barbara County Interior
Mountains-
Including the cities of Montecito Hills, Figueroa Mountain, Big
Pine Mountain, and San Rafael Mountain
1118 AM PDT Thu Apr 2 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM 
PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains and Santa Ynez 
  Mountains Eastern Range.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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MW
4 follow-up statements
185 
WWUS76 KLOX 030717
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1217 AM PDT Fri Apr 3 2026

CAZ375-031930-
/O.CON.KLOX.HW.W.0008.260403T1300Z-260404T0100Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260403T1300Z/
Santa Susana Mountains-
Including the cities of Oat Mountain
1217 AM PDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT EARLY THIS 
MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 
PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts 
  up to 45 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, northeast winds 25 
  to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Santa Susana Mountains.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 AM PDT early this morning. 
  For the High Wind Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 6 PM PDT 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. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This Wind Advisory will likely need to be 
  extended through at least Friday afternoon as the winds shift to 
  northeasterly and strengthen.

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.

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

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ369-379-031930-
/O.CON.KLOX.HW.W.0008.260403T1300Z-260404T0100Z/
Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-Western San
Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor-
Including the cities of Acton, Warm Springs, Mill Creek, and
Malibu Bowl
1217 AM PDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 
PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor and 
  Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

CAZ342-031930-
/O.EXB.KLOX.WI.Y.0021.260403T1300Z-260403T2100Z/
Santa Lucia Mountains-
Including the cities of Hearst Castle and Irish Hills
1217 AM PDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 PM PDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Santa Lucia Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 2 PM PDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ352-353-031200-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260403T1200Z/
Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range-Santa Barbara County Interior
Mountains-
Including the cities of Montecito Hills, San Rafael Mountain, Big
Pine Mountain, and Figueroa Mountain
1217 AM PDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains and Santa Ynez 
  Mountains Eastern Range.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT early 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 high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ376>378-031300-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260403T1300Z/
Southern Ventura County Mountains-Northern Ventura County
Mountains-Interstate 5 Corridor-
Including the cities of Gorman, Mount Pinos, Topatopa Mountains,
Lockwood Valley, Tejon Pass, Pyramid Lake, Rose Valley, Ozena,
and Matilija
1217 AM PDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT EARLY THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor, Northern Ventura County Mountains, 
  and Southern Ventura County Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT early this morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This Wind Advisory will likely need to be 
  extended through at least Friday afternoon as the winds shift to 
  northeasterly and strengthen.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ380-031930-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0020.260403T1300Z-260404T0100Z/
Eastern San Gabriel Mountains-
Including the cities of Wrightwood, Mount Baldy, The Angeles
Crest Highway, and Mount Wilson
1217 AM PDT Fri Apr 3 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Eastern San Gabriel Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

CAZ088-354-355-358-371-372-374-031930-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0021.260403T1500Z-260403T2100Z/
Santa Clarita Valley-Ventura County Beaches-Ventura County Inland
Coast-Central Ventura County Valleys-Calabasas and Agoura Hills-
Western San Fernando Valley-Southeastern Ventura County Valleys-
Including the cities of Port Hueneme, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks,
Northridge, Moorpark, Piru, Fillmore, Westlake Village, East
Ventura, Ventura, Valencia, Camarillo, Chatsworth, Newhall,
Oxnard, Lake Castaic, Santa Paula, Malibu Lake, Van Nuys, Newbury
Park, Woodland Hills, Point Mugu, and Santa Clarita
1217 AM PDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 PM 
PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Central Ventura County 
  Valleys, Santa Clarita Valley, Southeastern Ventura County 
  Valleys, Ventura County Beaches, Ventura County Inland Coast, and 
  Western San Fernando Valley.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 2 PM PDT this afternoon.

* 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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Rorke
765 
WWUS76 KLOX 031531
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
831 AM PDT Fri Apr 3 2026

CAZ369-375-379-032115-
/O.CON.KLOX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260404T0100Z/
Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-Santa Susana
Mountains-Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor-
Including the cities of Oat Mountain, Warm Springs, Mill Creek,
Malibu Bowl, and Acton
831 AM PDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Santa Susana Mountains, Western San Gabriel Mountains and 
  Highway 14 Corridor, and Western Santa Monica Mountains 
  Recreational Area.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

CAZ088-354-355-358-371-372-374-032100-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260403T2100Z/
Santa Clarita Valley-Ventura County Beaches-Ventura County Inland
Coast-Central Ventura County Valleys-Calabasas and Agoura Hills-
Western San Fernando Valley-Southeastern Ventura County Valleys-
Including the cities of Westlake Village, Moorpark, Thousand
Oaks, Fillmore, Simi Valley, Lake Castaic, Malibu Lake, Piru,
Santa Clarita, Valencia, Ventura, East Ventura, Santa Paula,
Newhall, Camarillo, Chatsworth, Port Hueneme, Newbury Park,
Oxnard, Point Mugu, Northridge, Woodland Hills, and Van Nuys
831 AM PDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Central Ventura County 
  Valleys, Santa Clarita Valley, Southeastern Ventura County 
  Valleys, Ventura County Beaches, Ventura County Inland Coast, and 
  Western San Fernando Valley.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ342-032100-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260403T2100Z/
Santa Lucia Mountains-
Including the cities of Hearst Castle and Irish Hills
831 AM PDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Santa Lucia Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ380-032115-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260404T0100Z/
Eastern San Gabriel Mountains-
Including the cities of Wrightwood, The Angeles Crest Highway,
Mount Baldy, and Mount Wilson
831 AM PDT Fri Apr 3 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Eastern San Gabriel Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/LosAngeles

MW
111 
WWUS76 KLOX 032043
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
143 PM PDT Fri Apr 3 2026

CAZ342-032145-
/O.EXP.KLOX.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260403T2100Z/
Santa Lucia Mountains-
Including the cities of Irish Hills and Hearst Castle
143 PM PDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

$$

CAZ369-375-379-040100-
/O.CON.KLOX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260404T0100Z/
Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-Santa Susana
Mountains-Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor-
Including the cities of Oat Mountain, Mill Creek, Malibu Bowl,
Warm Springs, and Acton
143 PM PDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Santa Susana Mountains, Western San Gabriel Mountains and 
  Highway 14 Corridor, and Western Santa Monica Mountains 
  Recreational Area.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

CAZ088-354-355-358-371-372-374-040100-
/O.EXT.KLOX.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260404T0100Z/
Santa Clarita Valley-Ventura County Beaches-Ventura County Inland
Coast-Central Ventura County Valleys-Calabasas and Agoura Hills-
Western San Fernando Valley-Southeastern Ventura County Valleys-
Including the cities of Van Nuys, Northridge, Malibu Lake,
Chatsworth, Westlake Village, Fillmore, Ventura, Oxnard, Piru,
Lake Castaic, Valencia, Santa Clarita, Point Mugu, Woodland
Hills, East Ventura, Port Hueneme, Simi Valley, Moorpark,
Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Santa Paula, Newhall, and Newbury Park
143 PM PDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Central Ventura County 
  Valleys, Santa Clarita Valley, Southeastern Ventura County 
  Valleys, Ventura County Beaches, Ventura County Inland Coast, and 
  Western San Fernando Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

CAZ380-040100-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260404T0100Z/
Eastern San Gabriel Mountains-
Including the cities of Mount Baldy, The Angeles Crest Highway,
Mount Wilson, and Wrightwood
143 PM PDT Fri Apr 3 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Eastern San Gabriel Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/LosAngeles

Phillips
440 
WWUS76 KLOX 040039
NPWLOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
539 PM PDT Fri Apr 3 2026

CAZ369-375-379-040145-
/O.EXP.KLOX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260404T0100Z/
Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-Santa Susana
Mountains-Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor-
Including the cities of Oat Mountain, Mill Creek, Malibu Bowl,
Warm Springs, and Acton
539 PM PDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have decreased to below warning levels.

$$

CAZ088-354-355-358-371-372-374-042200-
/O.EXT.KLOX.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260404T2200Z/
Santa Clarita Valley-Ventura County Beaches-Ventura County Inland
Coast-Central Ventura County Valleys-Calabasas and Agoura Hills-
Western San Fernando Valley-Southeastern Ventura County Valleys-
Including the cities of Van Nuys, Northridge, Malibu Lake,
Chatsworth, Westlake Village, Fillmore, Ventura, Oxnard, Piru,
Lake Castaic, Valencia, Santa Clarita, Point Mugu, Woodland
Hills, East Ventura, Port Hueneme, Simi Valley, Moorpark,
Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Santa Paula, Newhall, and Newbury Park
539 PM PDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Central Ventura County 
  Valleys, Santa Clarita Valley, Southeastern Ventura County 
  Valleys, Ventura County Beaches, Ventura County Inland Coast, and 
  Western San Fernando Valley.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will likely decrease to below advisory 
  levels overnight, before increasing again in the morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ380-042200-
/O.EXT.KLOX.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260404T2200Z/
Eastern San Gabriel Mountains-
Including the cities of Mount Baldy, The Angeles Crest Highway,
Mount Wilson, and Wrightwood
539 PM PDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Eastern San Gabriel Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will likely decrease to below advisory 
  levels overnight, before increasing again in the morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for 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 Apr 2, 9:46 AM PDT, 1 hour 32 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 2, 9:46 AM PDT, 1 hour 32 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
946 AM PDT Thu Apr 2 2026

.SYNOPSIS...02/224 AM.

Cooler than normal conditions will continue through Thursday, with
significant warming Friday through Sunday. Gusty north winds on
Thursday will be followed by a moderate to locally strong Santa
Ana wind event Friday through Saturday.

&&

.SHORT TERM (TDY-SAT)...02/1235 AM.

Brisk NW flow will continue over the area today. This flow will
enhance the Northwesterly winds generated by a onshore push to
the east that will reach 6 mb by this afternoon. Wind gusts will
reach advisory levels of 45 mph across the western portion of the
SBA south coast today. By early afternoon 40 to 50 mph gust will
develop across the western portion of the Antelope Vly and
foothills. The NW flow will also bank clouds up against the north
slope and create a chance of some showers through the day. Aside
from the winds this morning will feature a mix of clouds and
sunshine as the left over moisture from Tuesday's nights rain
forms some areas of cloudiness, but these clouds should dissipate
by the afternoon leaving mostly sunny skies in their wake. The
csts/vlys will warm some today with the added sunshine and highs
will end up in the mid 60s to lower 70s. The interior will see a
decrease in temps as cool air moves in from the San Joaquin Vly.
Most Max temps will end up 2 to 4 degrees blo normal.

Tonight will be all about the winds. The offshore push from the
north will quickly ramp up to about 5 mb while the 6 mb onshore
push to the east will rapidly switch to 5 mb offshore by dawn.
Advisory level wind gusts 45 to 55 mph will develop through the
I-5 corridor and the Santa Susanna mtns. After midnight advisory
level gusts will develop across the SBA mtns and the eastern
portion of the Santa Ynez Range.

Friday morning will dawn with a developing Santa Ana wind event
as well as NE wind event for the Central Coast. Due to the rapid
switch from onshore to offshore in the E/W gradient this event
will be at least a moderate event and has the potential to be a
strong event. Gusts of 45 to 55 mph are likely with this event
through the Santa Ana Wind Corridor (Roughly a 30 mile corridor
with a mid-line extending from the Santa Clarita Vly to Pt Mugu).
There is 40 percent chc that warning level (60+ mph gusts) will
occur across the mtn areas east of the Santa Clarita Vly, The
Santa Susanna's and the western portion of the Santa Monicas. Due
to this potential a high wind watch is in effect for those areas
for Friday. Aside from the winds sunny skies and rising hgts from
an incoming ridge will combine with the offshore flow and bring
and 8 to 12 degree warming trend to the csts and vlys. This
warming will bring back warmer than normal temps with highs
reaching the mid 70s to lower 80s.

Saturday will be similar to Friday. The gradients and upper
support will be a little weaker and the winds will be weaker but
some wind advisories will likely be necessary for gusts between
35 and 50 mph in the morning. The ridge will peak and max temps
will bump up anther 3 to 6 degrees, raising almost all max temps
across the csts/vlys into the 80s.

.LONG TERM (SUN-WED)...02/224 AM.

The ridge will weaken some on Sunday. More importantly the
offshore flow will weaken dramatically and will only be around 1
mb. Offshore winds, if any, will not amount to much. The weaker
offshore push will allow for an earlier and stronger sea breeze
and this will cool the csts/vlys by 2 to 4 degrees. Continued
airmass warming will bring 1 or 2 degrees of warming to the
interior.

On Monday a trof will push the ridge to the east and hgts will
fall. The offshore flow turns onshore by 1 to 3 mb and this will
lead to 5 to 10 degrees of cooling across the board. Despite this
cooling max temps will end up 3 to 6 degrees above normal across
the csts and vlys, but 6 to 12 degrees across the interior.

Mdl disagreement continues for on the upper level pattern on
Tuesday and Wednesday. The GFS still has more of a troffing pattern
while the EC continues to favor ridging. Both mdls show onshore
flow through the period. The ensembles are now shifting their
focus a little more the GFS's way of thinking showing minimal
change in temps Tue and noticeable cooling on Wed.

Both AI mdls indicate dry conditions through at least the 15th of
the month. Both mdls continue to indicate continued above normal
max temps.

&&

.AVIATION...02/1645Z.

At 1630Z at KLAX...there was no marine layer or marine inversion.

Overall...high confidence in 18Z TAFs as VFR conditions are
expected for all sites through the period.

Gusty west winds can be expected through this evening. Late
tonight and Friday morning...gusty northeasterly will develop.
Light LLWS and wind shear will be likely across the foothills and
mountains.

KLAX...High confidence in 18Z TAF as VFR conditions are expected
through the period. There is a 10% chance of an easterly wind
component near 8 knots 15Z-21Z.

KBUR...High confidence in 18Z TAF as VFR conditions are expected
through the period. With developing offshore flow, there is a
chance of light LLWS and turbulence around the airfield after 15Z.

&&

.MARINE...02/716 AM.

Widespread strong Small Craft Advisory (SCA) winds are expected today
across the majority of the coastal waters. A Gale Watch also is in
effect for low-end GALES across the Outer waters this afternoon
and this evening. Local gusts to 35 knots are also possible across
western portions of the Santa Barbara Channel and the inner
waters north of Point Sal.

Seas will build quickly today, peaking this evening. Seas could
reach SCA levels (10-12) feet over the outer waters and inner
waters north of Point Sal. Seas for the southern inner waters
should peak around 4 to 7 feet. Wave heights should drop off
rather quickly as winds shift to the northeast Friday morning.

&&

.LOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...Wind Advisory remains in effect until 11 PM PDT this evening
      for zones 349-351-381-383. (See LAXNPWLOX).
     Wind Advisory remains in effect from 11 PM this evening to 5
      AM PDT Friday for zones 352-353. (See LAXNPWLOX).
     High Wind Watch remains in effect from Friday morning through
      Friday afternoon for zones 369-375-379. (See LAXNPWLOX).
     Wind Advisory remains in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6
      AM PDT Friday for zones 375>378. (See LAXNPWLOX).
PZ...Small Craft Advisory in effect until 3 AM PDT Friday for
      zones 645-650. (See LAXMWWLOX).
     Small Craft Advisory in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 9
      PM PDT this evening for zone 655. (See LAXMWWLOX).
     Small Craft Advisory in effect until 3 PM PDT this afternoon
      for zones 670-673-676. (See LAXMWWLOX).
     Gale Watch in effect from 3 PM PDT this afternoon through
      late tonight for zones 670-673-676. (See LAXMWWLOX).

&&

PUBLIC...Rorke
AVIATION...RAT
MARINE...Phillips/Black/RAT
SYNOPSIS...RK

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Experimental Graphical Hazardous Weather Outlook at:
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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 1, 9:42 PM PDTGale WatchLOX15 hr
Apr 2, 11:18 AM PDTWind AdvisoryLOXLos Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Ventura52 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.