Kraig Pakulski / Tuesday, February 17, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Special Weather Statement issued February 17 at 3:40PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA At 339 PM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles east of Cambria, or 15 miles west of Paso Robles, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include… Paso Robles… Lake Nacimiento… and Templeton. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. The post Special Weather Statement issued February 17 at 3:40PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Unveils Five Year Strategic Plan Next Article Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation Welcomes Museum Leader Luke Swetland to Board of Directors Print 22 Rate this article: No rating Tags: Alerts Please login or register to post comments.