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NOAAFebruary 20, 2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Santa Barbara County; 70 MPH Winds and Possible Tornado Forecast

NOAA published this notice on February 20, 2026 for Santa Barbara County, California. The NWS issued 13 severe thunderstorm warnings for California in February 2026, against 3 in an average February of 2008-2025 (IEM VTEC archive).

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What AreaZine recorded

Agency
NOAA
Place
Santa Barbara County, California
Date
February 20, 2026
Official source
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Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in California since 2008Every warning type in California

Source: NOAA.

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