Kraig Pakulski / Tuesday, February 17, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Special Weather Statement issued February 17 at 3:46PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA At 346 PM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near La Conchita, or 10 miles northwest of Ventura, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph. Heavy downpour. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include… Western Ventura… Seacliff… Lake Casitas… and Solimar Beach. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. The post Special Weather Statement issued February 17 at 3:46PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation Welcomes Museum Leader Luke Swetland to Board of Directors Next Article Remembering Jesse Print 18 Rate this article: No rating Tags: Alerts Please login or register to post comments.