Kraig Pakulski / Monday, February 16, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Special Weather Statement issued February 16 at 1:36PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA At 134 PM PST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms in a line extending from near Ventura Harbor to near Anacapa Island. Movement was east at 15 mph. HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Brief weak tornado possible. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include… Oxnard… Ventura… Port Hueneme… Ventura Harbor… Silver Strand Beach… and El Rio. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. The post Special Weather Statement issued February 16 at 1:36PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article Hyatt executive chairman steps down over Epstein ties Next Article Las historias que no te puedes perder de los “Spring Trainings” de las Grandes Ligas de Béisbol Print 22 Rate this article: No rating Tags: Alerts Please login or register to post comments.