Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 7:01PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2025 - 7:01pm
Expires:
May 31, 2025 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 655 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms across the Santa Barbara county mountains, extending
westward into the southern portion of the Lake Fire burn scar,
and Lake Cachuma. The storms are moving to the southwest at
10 to 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail, as well as
frequent lightning strikes. Localized flooding will be
possible near the core of the thunderstorm.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible. New fire ignitions will be possible due to
the frequent lightning strikes observed, especially on
the periphery of the storm.
Locations impacted include...
Santa Ynez...
Figueroa Mountain...
Big Pine Mountain...
Lake Cachuma...
and southern portions of the Lake Fire burn scar.
Instruction:
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Santa Ynez Valley; Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range; Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA