Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 6:50AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 6:50am
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
At 648 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line
extending from Bel Air to near Rancho Palos Verdes. Movement was
northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. While not likely, there is a
remote possibility 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...
Long Beach...
Encino...
Inglewood...
Venice...
Rancho Palos Verdes...
Hollywood...
Downtown Los Angeles...
Alhambra...
Pasadena...
Culver City...
Torrance...
Universal City...
Burbank...
Beverly Hills...
Santa Monica...
Griffith Park...
North Hollywood...
Van Nuys...
Whittier...
and Altadena.
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:
Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches; Palos Verdes Hills; Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles; Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area; Western San Fernando Valley; Eastern San Fernando Valley; Eastern San Gabriel Mountains; Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Sender: