Kraig Pakulski / Tuesday, February 17, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Special Weather Statement issued February 17 at 10:23PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA At 1022 PM PST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Montecito to 12 miles south of Santa Barbara. Movement was east at 35 mph. HAZARD…Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Brief weak tornado possible. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include… Oxnard… Ventura… Ojai… Santa Paula… Port Hueneme… Carpinteria… Rose Valley… Ventura Harbor… Meiners Oaks… Lake Casitas… Solimar Beach… Highway 33 between Wheeler Springs and Rose Valley Road… Topatopa Peak… Silver Strand Beach… El Rio… and Seacliff. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. The post Special Weather Statement issued February 17 at 10:23PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article Special Weather Statement issued February 17 at 10:15PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA Next Article Special Weather Statement issued February 17 at 11:03PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA Print 16 Rate this article: No rating Tags: Alerts Please login or register to post comments.