Kraig Pakulski / Tuesday, February 17, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Special Weather Statement issued February 17 at 5:44PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA At 544 PM PST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles south of Bradley to near Cambria. Movement was east at 30 mph. HAZARD…Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include… Paso Robles… Atascadero… Cambria… San Miguel… Templeton… Shandon… Lake Nacimiento… and Cayucos. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms 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. The post Special Weather Statement issued February 17 at 5:44PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article Life goes on in the rain Next Article Special Weather Statement issued February 17 at 5:48PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA Print 20 Rate this article: No rating Tags: Alerts Please login or register to post comments.