High Wind Warning Issued for Eastern Santa Monica Mountains and Interstate 5 Corridor
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A High Wind Warning is in effect until 3:00 PM PST for the Eastern Santa Monica Mountains and I-5 Corridor, with damaging wind gusts up to 65 mph possible.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Southern 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 California.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a High Wind Warning for specific regions in Southern California. The alert is currently in effect and is scheduled to remain active until mid-afternoon.
Affected Areas
According to the National Weather Service, the following geographic regions are under the warning:
- Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area
- Interstate 5 Corridor
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following safety precautions:
- Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows.
- Watch for falling debris and tree limbs.
- Use extreme caution if you must drive, as travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Expected Conditions
The region is experiencing northeast winds ranging from 25 to 45 mph, with gusts reaching as high as 65 mph. These damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines, and isolated power outages are possible.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective immediately and is set to expire at 3:00 PM PST this afternoon, March 7, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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