High Wind Warning Issued for Ventura County Mountains and I-5 Corridor
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NOAA issued it on May 26, 2026, 3 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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NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a High Wind Warning for Southern and Northern Ventura County Mountains and the Interstate 5 Corridor from 9 PM tonight until 9 AM PDT Sunday.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Ventura County, California
- Issued
- May 26, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Ventura County, California.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA. The alert is effective from May 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM PDT through May 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM PDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Southern Ventura County Mountains, Northern Ventura County Mountains, and the Interstate 5 Corridor.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
Northwest winds of 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are expected, strongest during the overnight hours. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines, with widespread power outages possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Timeline
The alert begins at 9 PM PDT on May 15 and ends at 9 AM PDT on May 17. Wind speeds may drop below warning levels at times during daytime hours.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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