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high wind
Los Angeles County, CA

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST THURSDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST THURSDAY.

* TIMING: STRONG NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO REFORM
THIS AFTERNOON...THEN PERSIST THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

* WINDS: AREAS OF NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 25 TO 40 MPH WITH
GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH WILL CONTINUE.

* IMPACTS: THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR NEAR THE INTERSTATE 5
CORRIDOR TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

&&

$$

Ventura County, CA

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST THURSDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST THURSDAY.

* TIMING: STRONG NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO REFORM
THIS AFTERNOON...THEN PERSIST THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

* WINDS: AREAS OF NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 25 TO 40 MPH WITH
GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH WILL CONTINUE.

* IMPACTS: THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR NEAR THE INTERSTATE 5
CORRIDOR TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

&&

$$

Advisories

high surf
Los Angeles County, CA

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS ISSUED A
HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR THE LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA COUNTY BEACHES.
THIS ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST THURSDAY.

A SHORT PERIOD WESTERLY SWELL DEVELOPING AGAIN THIS AFTERNOON
WILL CREATE A HIGH SURF CONDITIONS AT AREA BEACHES. SURF 4 TO 7
FEET WITH LOCAL SETS TO 9 FEET ARE POSSIBLE....WITH THE HIGHEST
SURF OCCURRING ALONG WEST FACING BEACHES. THE HIGH SURF WILL ALSO
RESULT IN STRONG RIP CURRENTS WHICH WILL MAKE SWIMMING DANGEROUS
FOR ANYONE ENTERING THE OCEAN.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING RIP CURRENTS AND LOCALIZED BEACH
EROSION.

&&

$$

San Luis Obispo County, CA

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS ISSUED A
HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR THE BEACHES OF THE CENTRAL COAST. THIS
ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THURSDAY.

HIGH SURF OF 10 TO 13 FEET WILL DEVELOP AT THE AREA BEACHES
TONIGHT AS A LARGE NORTHWEST SWELL COMBINES WITH A WIND DRIVEN
SWELL OVER THE COASTAL WATERS. THE HIGH SURF WILL ALSO RESULT IN
STRONG RIP CURRENTS WHICH WILL MAKE SWIMMING DANGEROUS FOR ANYONE
ENTERING THE OCEAN.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING RIP CURRENTS AND LOCALIZED BEACH
EROSION.

&&

$$

Santa Barbara County, CA

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS ISSUED A
HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR THE BEACHES OF THE CENTRAL COAST. THIS
ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THURSDAY.

HIGH SURF OF 10 TO 13 FEET WILL DEVELOP AT THE AREA BEACHES
TONIGHT AS A LARGE NORTHWEST SWELL COMBINES WITH A WIND DRIVEN
SWELL OVER THE COASTAL WATERS. THE HIGH SURF WILL ALSO RESULT IN
STRONG RIP CURRENTS WHICH WILL MAKE SWIMMING DANGEROUS FOR ANYONE
ENTERING THE OCEAN.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING RIP CURRENTS AND LOCALIZED BEACH
EROSION.

&&

$$

Ventura County, CA

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS ISSUED A
HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR THE LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA COUNTY BEACHES.
THIS ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST THURSDAY.

A SHORT PERIOD WESTERLY SWELL DEVELOPING AGAIN THIS AFTERNOON
WILL CREATE A HIGH SURF CONDITIONS AT AREA BEACHES. SURF 4 TO 7
FEET WITH LOCAL SETS TO 9 FEET ARE POSSIBLE....WITH THE HIGHEST
SURF OCCURRING ALONG WEST FACING BEACHES. THE HIGH SURF WILL ALSO
RESULT IN STRONG RIP CURRENTS WHICH WILL MAKE SWIMMING DANGEROUS
FOR ANYONE ENTERING THE OCEAN.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING RIP CURRENTS AND LOCALIZED BEACH
EROSION.

&&

$$

wind
Los Angeles County, CA

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING.

* TIMING: GUSTY WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS
EVENING...THEN QUICKLY DIMINISH.

* WINDS: WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50
MPH WILL CONTINUE.

* IMPACTS: THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED IN THE WESTERN
PORTION OF THE VALLEY. STRONG GUSTY WINDS WILL AFFECT HIGHWAYS
14 AND 138. BLOWING DUST CAN SUDDENLY REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO
NEAR ZERO AT TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...
ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

Santa Barbara County, CA

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST THURSDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST THURSDAY.

* TIMING: GUSTY WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS
EVENING...THEN SHIFT TO THE NORTH TO NORTHEAST BEFORE QUICKLY
DIMINISHING EARLY THURSDAY MORNING.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST TO NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
45 MPH WILL WILL CONTINUE...WITH THE STRONGEST WINDS BELOW THE
PASSES AND CANYONS OF THE SANTA YNEZ RANGE.

* IMPACTS: THE WINDS WILL IMPACT HIGHWAYS 101 AND 154...
ESPECIALLY BELOW THE GAVIOTA AND SAN MARCOS PASSES...AS WELL
AS THE MONTECITO HILLS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...
ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

Weather

7-Day Forecast: Santa Maria

Wednesday
Wednesday's Forecast Image
  • 58°
  • °

Partly Cloudy

Thursday
Thursday's Forecast Image
  • 66°
  • 38°

Clear

Friday
Friday's Forecast Image
  • 61°
  • 41°

Cloudy

Saturday
Saturday's Forecast Image
  • 61°
  • 46°

Clear

Sunday
Sunday's Forecast Image
  • 70°
  • 41°

Clear

Monday
Monday's Forecast Image
  • 75°
  • 42°

Partly Cloudy

Tuesday
Tuesday's Forecast Image
  • 70°
  • 42°

Cloudy

Currently in Santa Maria, CA as of

  • 46° (Feels like 42°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: WNW @ 8 mph
  • Barometer: 30.07 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:19
  • Sunset: 18:05
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Visibility: 9.00 mi.

7-Day Forecast: San Luis Obispo

Wednesday
Wednesday's Forecast Image
  • 58°
  • °

Partly Cloudy

Thursday
Thursday's Forecast Image
  • 68°
  • 39°

Clear

Friday
Friday's Forecast Image
  • 63°
  • 39°

Cloudy

Saturday
Saturday's Forecast Image
  • 60°
  • 46°

Clear

Sunday
Sunday's Forecast Image
  • 72°
  • 43°

Clear

Monday
Monday's Forecast Image
  • 74°
  • 44°

Partly Cloudy

Tuesday
Tuesday's Forecast Image
  • 72°
  • 43°

Cloudy

Currently in San Luis Obispo as of

  • 48° (Feels like 45°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: NNW @ 7 mph
  • Barometer: 30.09 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:20
  • Sunset: 18:06
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Visibility: 10.00 mi.

7-Day Forecast: Santa Barbara

Wednesday
Wednesday's Forecast Image
  • 64°
  • °

Partly Cloudy

Thursday
Thursday's Forecast Image
  • 62°
  • 37°

Clear

Friday
Friday's Forecast Image
  • 62°
  • 43°

Cloudy

Saturday
Saturday's Forecast Image
  • 65°
  • 48°

Clear

Sunday
Sunday's Forecast Image
  • 67°
  • 41°

Clear

Monday
Monday's Forecast Image
  • 72°
  • 42°

Clear

Tuesday
Tuesday's Forecast Image
  • 70°
  • 42°

Partly Cloudy

Currently in Santa Barbara as of

  • 54° (Feels like 51°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: NNW @ 12 mph
  • Barometer: 29.98 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:17
  • Sunset: 18:03
  • Humidity: 49%
  • Visibility: 10.00 mi.

7-Day Forecast: Paso Robles

Wednesday
Wednesday's Forecast Image
  • 57°
  • °

Partly Cloudy

Thursday
Thursday's Forecast Image
  • 63°
  • 29°

Clear

Friday
Friday's Forecast Image
  • 65°
  • 36°

Cloudy

Saturday
Saturday's Forecast Image
  • 61°
  • 42°

Partly Cloudy

Sunday
Sunday's Forecast Image
  • 68°
  • 32°

Partly Cloudy

Monday
Monday's Forecast Image
  • 74°
  • 36°

Cloudy

Tuesday
Tuesday's Forecast Image
  • 73°
  • 37°

Cloudy

Currently in Paso Robles as of

  • 48° (Feels like 48°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: CM @ 0 mph
  • Barometer: 30.08 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:20
  • Sunset: 18:06
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Visibility: 10.00 mi.

7-Day Forecast: Lompoc

Wednesday
Wednesday's Forecast Image
  • 63°
  • °

Partly Cloudy

Thursday
Thursday's Forecast Image
  • 64°
  • 36°

Clear

Friday
Friday's Forecast Image
  • 60°
  • 40°

Cloudy

Saturday
Saturday's Forecast Image
  • 58°
  • 48°

Partly Cloudy

Sunday
Sunday's Forecast Image
  • 67°
  • 37°

Partly Cloudy

Monday
Monday's Forecast Image
  • 73°
  • 43°

Partly Cloudy

Tuesday
Tuesday's Forecast Image
  • 68°
  • 42°

Cloudy

Currently in Lompoc as of

  • 50° (Feels like 45°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: NNW @ 13 mph, gusting to 23 mph
  • Barometer: 30.06 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:19
  • Sunset: 18:06
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Visibility: 10.00 mi.

7-Day Forecast: Vandenberg Air Force Base

Wednesday
Wednesday's Forecast Image
  • 58°
  • °

Partly Cloudy

Thursday
Thursday's Forecast Image
  • 61°
  • 39°

Clear

Friday
Friday's Forecast Image
  • 59°
  • 40°

Cloudy

Saturday
Saturday's Forecast Image
  • 58°
  • 48°

Partly Cloudy

Sunday
Sunday's Forecast Image
  • 66°
  • 40°

Partly Cloudy

Monday
Monday's Forecast Image
  • 72°
  • 44°

Partly Cloudy

Tuesday
Tuesday's Forecast Image
  • 69°
  • 44°

Cloudy

Currently in Vandenberg as of

  • 49° (Feels like 42°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: NNW @ 22 mph, gusting to 29 mph
  • Barometer: 30.08 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:20
  • Sunset: 18:06
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Visibility: 10.00 mi.

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