Special Weather Statement issued February 17 at 12:21AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

At 1220 AM PST, Doppler radar was tracking strong showers and
isolated thunderstorms near Lompoc, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Funnel cloud or
brief weak tornado 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 include…
Lompoc…
Vandenberg Space Force Base…
Orcutt…
Vandenberg Village…
and Mission Hills.
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.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in OXNARD.

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