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Updated:May 8, 2024 12:45 am PDT

High Surf Advisory HIGH SURF ADVISORY  
Santa Barbara County

Effective: Tue, 5/7 2:05pm Severity: Minor
Updated: May 8, 2024 12:45 am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Wed, 5/8 5:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Luis Obispo County Beaches - Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet with dangerous rip
currents.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara
County Central Coast Beaches.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wednesay evening high tide there is a
chance of nuisance coastal flooding. High tide will occur
around 10:30 PM.

Information:
Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.
Wind Advisory WIND ADVISORY  
Santa Barbara County

Effective: Tue, 5/7 2:34pm Severity:  Moderate 
Updated: May 8, 2024 12:45 am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Wed, 5/8 3:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Santa Clarita Valley - Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains - Southern Ventura County Mountains - Northern Ventura County Mountains
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Northern Ventura County Mountains, Santa Barbara County
Interior Mountains, Santa Clarita Valley, and Southern Ventura
County Mountains.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Information:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Wind Advisory WIND ADVISORY  
Santa Barbara County

Effective: Tue, 5/7 2:34pm Severity:  Moderate 
Updated: May 8, 2024 12:45 am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Wed, 5/8 3:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast - Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Ynez
Mountains Western Range.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Information:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.
Wind Advisory WIND ADVISORY  
Santa Barbara County

Effective: Tue, 5/7 2:34pm Severity:  Moderate 
Updated: May 8, 2024 12:45 am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Wed, 5/8 3:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast - Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast and Santa Ynez
Mountains Eastern Range.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Information:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.