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Weather Alerts for Santa Barbara County

Issued by the National Weather Service

Winter Storm Warning  WINTER STORM WARNING   Winter Storm Warning
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Areas Affected:
Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains - Southern Ventura County Mountains - Northern Ventura County Mountains - Interstate 5 Corridor - Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor - Eastern San Gabriel Mountains - Western Antelope Valley Foothills - Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills
Effective: Fri, 3/14 2:42am Updated: Fri, 3/14 5:55am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Fri, 3/14 2:30pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely
 
Details: 
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...The mountains of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara
Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A second, and much weaker system will move
into the mountains today into tonight generating much lighter
accumulations.

Information: 
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

High Surf Advisory  HIGH SURF ADVISORY   High Surf Advisory
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Areas Affected:
San Luis Obispo County Beaches - Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches - Ventura County Beaches
Effective: Fri, 3/14 1:13am Updated: Fri, 3/14 5:55am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Fri, 3/14 9:00am Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely
 
Details: 
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in Ventura County and 10
to 13 along the Central Coast feet with dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County
Central Coast Beaches and Ventura County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.

Information: 
Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

High Surf Advisory  HIGH SURF ADVISORY   High Surf Advisory
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Areas Affected:
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast - Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast - Malibu Coast - Los Angeles County Beaches
Effective: Fri, 3/14 1:13am Updated: Fri, 3/14 5:55am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Fri, 3/14 9:00am Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely
 
Details: 
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet in Santa Barbara
County and 5 to 8 feet in Los Angeles County with dangerous rip
currents.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara
County Southeastern Coast, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County
Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.

Information: 
Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

Wind Advisory  WIND ADVISORY   Wind Advisory
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Areas Affected:
San Luis Obispo County Beaches - San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast - Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches - Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast
Effective: Fri, 3/14 2:40am Updated: Fri, 3/14 5:55am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Fri, 3/14 2:45pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely
 
Details: 
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.

* WHERE...Central Coast.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Information: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Wind Advisory  WIND ADVISORY   Wind Advisory
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Areas Affected:
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast - Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range
Effective: Fri, 3/14 2:40am Updated: Fri, 3/14 5:55am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Fri, 3/14 2:45pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely
 
Details: 
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Ynez
Mountains Western Range.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Information: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.