Kraig Pakulski / Monday, February 16, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Special Weather Statement issued February 16 at 12:18PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA At 1218 PM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Nipomo, or 8 miles northwest of Santa Maria, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Brief weak tornado is possible. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include… Arroyo Grande… Nipomo… Guadalupe… and Oceano. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. The post Special Weather Statement issued February 16 at 12:18PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article Beach Hazards Statement issued February 16 at 12:16PM PST until February 18 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA Next Article Special Weather Statement issued February 16 at 12:24PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA Print 20 Rate this article: No rating Tags: Alerts Please login or register to post comments.