Kraig Pakulski / Wednesday, December 24, 2025 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Special Weather Statement issued December 24 at 7:35PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA At 729 PM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong showers and thunderstorm between Goleta and Santa Barbara, moving northeast at 25 to 30 mph. HAZARD…Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Although unlikely, a brief spin up tornado is possible. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted could include… Santa Barbara… Montecito… Isla Vista… Goleta… Highway 154 over San Marcos Pass… Hope Ranch… Mission Canyon… Santa Barbara Airport… and Lake Cachuma. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. The post Special Weather Statement issued December 24 at 7:35PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article Renowned Palestinian actor and director Mohammed Bakri dies at 72 Next Article Half a billion voters. One list. Just seven weeks to clean it up Print 39 Rate this article: No rating Tags: Alerts Please login or register to post comments.