Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 10:38PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 11, 2026 - 10:38pm
Expires:
April 11, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 1035 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers that will
move into and across northwest Santa Barbara and western and
southern San Luis Obispo Counties. Movement of this activity was
east to northeast at around 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. While not likely, there is a
remote chance for a brief, weak tornado to develop.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
San Luis Obispo...
Pismo Beach...
Arroyo Grande...
Nipomo...
Grover Beach...
Oceano...
Avila Beach...
Diablo Canyon...
Shell Beach...
and Baywood-Los Osos.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
Area Description:
San Luis Obispo County Beaches; San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast; Santa Lucia Mountains; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Sender: