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High Wind Warning

Status

Event Continued Expired

Start Time

Thu 12/25/2025 09:54 AM EST

End Time

Thu 12/25/2025 06:00 PM EST

Significance

Warning

Impacts

High impact

Locations Affected

Palmdale, CA ∙ Lancaster, CA ∙ Santa Maria, CA ∙ Santa Barbara, CA ∙ San Luis Obispo, CA ∙ Gorman, CA ∙ Garden Farms, CA ∙ Buellton, CA ∙ Angeles National Forest, CA ∙ Estero Bay, CA

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 654 AM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South to southeast winds 30 to 50 mph with isolated gusts up to 60 mph likely. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are likely with this powerful Atmospheric River storm, with widespread downed trees and powerlines likely, as well as the potential for power outages and property damage. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Mountain roadways and passes will be especially dangerous, including the busy Interstate 5 near the Grapevine. The combination of strong winds and moist soils will increase the risk for downed trees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.

Technical Header

CAZ038-340>353-376>383-252300- /O.CON.KLOX.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-251225T2300Z/ Cuyama Valley-San Luis Obispo County Beaches-San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast-Santa Lucia Mountains-Southern Salinas Valley-San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys-San Luis Obispo County Mountains-Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast-Santa Ynez Valley-Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range- Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range-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-Antelope Valley- Including the cities of Rose Valley, Mount Pinos, Palmdale, Lake Los Angeles, Montecito, Arroyo Grande, Gaviota, Refugio State Beach, Figueroa Mountain, San Rafael Mountain, Buellton, Matilija, Warm Springs, Wrightwood, Lake Palmdale, Lancaster, Pismo Beach, Big Pine Mountain, Lopez Lake, Carrizo Plain, Lake Cachuma, Santa Ynez, Pyramid Lake, Pearblossom, Gorman, La Panza Range, Ozena, Llano, Atascadero, Creston, Tejon Pass, Cambria, Elizabeth Lake, Morro Bay, Carpinteria, Santa Margarita Lake, Vandenberg Space Force Base, The Angeles Crest Highway, Santa Maria, Valyermo, Paso Robles, Solvang, Goleta, New Cuyama, San Miguel, Lompoc, Los Olivos, Avila Beach, Shandon, Santa Barbara, Templeton, San Marcos Pass, San Luis Obispo, Irish Hills, Mill Creek, Mount Wilson, Caliente Range, Lake Nacimiento, Nipomo, El Capitan State Beach, Montecito Hills, Acton, Lockwood Valley, Hearst Castle, Mount Baldy, Topatopa Mountains, and Jalama Beach 654 AM PST Thu Dec 25 2025