Kraig Pakulski / Wednesday, December 24, 2025 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Special Weather Statement issued December 24 at 5:06AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA At 505 AM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Los Alamos, or 10 miles west of Santa Ynez, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD…Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include… Los Alamos… and Buellton. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. This storm 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 December 24 at 5:06AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article ‘There isn’t much we miss:’ The Americans moving to the English Cotswolds Next Article Special Weather Statement issued December 24 at 5:13AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA Print 49 Rate this article: No rating Tags: Alerts Please login or register to post comments.