Weather Alerts for Ventura County

Issued by the National Weather Service

High Wind Warning  HIGH WIND WARNING   High Wind Warning
VENTURA COUNTY

Areas Affected:
Southern Ventura County Mountains - Northern Ventura County Mountains - Interstate 5 Corridor
Effective: Sat, 5/16 12:17am Updated: Sat, 5/16 4:45pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sat, 5/16 7:00pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected. Strongest during the overnight hours.

* WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor, Northern Ventura County Mountains,
and Southern Ventura County Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind speeds may drop well below warning
levels at times during the daytime hours.

Information:
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.

High Wind Warning  HIGH WIND WARNING   High Wind Warning
VENTURA COUNTY

Areas Affected:
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast - Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range - Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range - Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains
Effective: Sat, 5/16 12:17am Updated: Sat, 5/16 4:45pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sat, 5/16 7:00pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected. Strongest during the overnight hours.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind speeds may drop well below warning
levels at times during the daytime hours.

Information:
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.

High Surf Advisory  HIGH SURF ADVISORY   High Surf Advisory
VENTURA COUNTY

Areas Affected:
Ventura County Beaches
Effective: Sat, 5/16 12:40pm Updated: Sat, 5/16 4:45pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sat, 5/16 9:30pm Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with dangerous rip
currents.

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM PDT Monday.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor Beach erosion and isolated minor
coastal flooding is possible. Most likely during the evening
high tides (7pm to 11pm) on Saturday and Sunday.

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.