Kraig Pakulski / Tuesday, February 17, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Special Weather Statement issued February 17 at 5:02PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA At 501 PM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Montecito, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include… Montecito… Carpinteria… and Summerland. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. The post Special Weather Statement issued February 17 at 5:02PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article Special Weather Statement issued February 17 at 4:51PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA Next Article Special Weather Statement issued February 17 at 5:07PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA Print 26 Rate this article: No rating Tags: Alerts Please login or register to post comments.