High Wind Warning Issued for Antelope Valley and Central Coast Mountains
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for parts of Southern and Central California, with damaging gusts up to 65 mph expected Thursday.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Southern and Central California
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southern and Central California.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard CA has issued a High Wind Warning (HWW) for several regions in Southern and Central California. The alert is effective starting at 4:00 AM PST on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions:
- Antelope Valley
- Cuyama Valley
- San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys
- San Luis Obispo County Mountains
- Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains
What You Should Do
Residents within the warning area are advised to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and avoid proximity to windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs that may be displaced by the wind. If you must drive, use extreme caution, as travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect southwest winds ranging from 25 to 40 mph. Wind gusts are projected to reach up to 65 mph, with the strongest conditions anticipated in the mountains and the Antelope Valley. These damaging winds have the potential to blow down trees and power lines, and widespread power outages are possible throughout the affected zones.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to begin at 4:00 AM PST on Thursday, February 19, and will remain in effect until 9:00 PM PST that evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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