High Wind Warning Issued for Santa Barbara and Ventura County Mountains
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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 for the Interstate 5 Corridor and surrounding mountain areas, with damaging gusts up to 65 mph forecast through Thursday morning.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Southern California
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard
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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 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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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