Kraig Pakulski / Monday, February 16, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Special Weather Statement issued February 16 at 9:19AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA At 918 AM PST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 18 miles east of Paso Robles to 23 miles east of Santa Maria. Movement was east at 40 mph. HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 55 mph. Brief, weak tornado cannot be ruled out. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include… Carrizo Plain… and Highway 166 between Twitchell Dam and the Cuyama Valley. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. The post Special Weather Statement issued February 16 at 9:19AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article Winter Storm Warning issued February 16 at 9:17AM PST until February 19 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA Next Article Special Weather Statement issued February 16 at 9:33AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA Print 25 Rate this article: No rating Tags: Alerts Please login or register to post comments.