Kraig Pakulski / Monday, February 16, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Special Weather Statement issued February 16 at 6:18AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA At 616 AM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong storms with embedded isolated thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northwest of Point Piedras Blancas to 10 miles southwest of Morro Bay. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 55 mph. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include… San Luis Obispo…Morro Bay…Cambria…Hearst Castle…Cayucos… Baywood-Los Osos…and San Simeon. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in OXNARD. The post Special Weather Statement issued February 16 at 6:18AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article “Cumbres Borrascosas”, del libro a la película: las diferencias del clásico de Emily Brontë y su nueva adaptación Next Article From “The Waltons” to “Yellowstone” Print 21 Rate this article: No rating Tags: Alerts Please login or register to post comments.