Kraig Pakulski / Monday, February 16, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Special Weather Statement issued February 16 at 12:39PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA At 1239 PM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles east of Point Piedras Blancas, or 25 miles southeast of Gorda, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Brief weak tornado possible. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include… Cambria… and Hearst Castle. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. The post Special Weather Statement issued February 16 at 12:39PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article Wind Advisory issued February 16 at 12:35PM PST until February 16 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA Next Article US increases military pressure on Iran ahead of high-stakes talks Print 16 Rate this article: No rating Tags: Alerts Please login or register to post comments.