High Wind Warning Issued for Santa Barbara and Ventura County Mountains

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a High Wind Warning for several mountainous regions and travel corridors in Southern California. The warning is officially in effect from 4:00 PM PST Wednesday afternoon through 7:00 AM PST Thursday.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Interstate 5 Corridor
• Northern Ventura County Mountains
• Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains
• Southern Ventura County Mountains

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and stay away from windows. Be alert for falling debris and tree limbs. If travel is necessary, use extreme caution, particularly when operating high-profile vehicles that are susceptible to strong crosswinds.

Expected Conditions

The National Weather Service forecasts sustained north winds ranging from 30 to 45 mph. Peak wind gusts are expected to reach up to 65 mph. These damaging winds have the potential to blow down trees and power lines, and widespread power outages are possible throughout the warning area.

Timeline

The High Wind Warning begins at 4:00 PM PST on Wednesday, March 4, and is scheduled to expire at 7:00 AM PST on Thursday, March 5.