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National Weather Service Meteorologist explains what a “Particularly Dangerous Situation” or “PDS” is

January 17, 2025 10:41 am Christa Kurkjian

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The National Weather Service issued Weather Alerts regularly — ranging from watches, warnings or advisories before or during… Continue Reading

Cooling trend begins Friday, Tracking more Santa Ana winds next week

January 17, 2025 4:27 am Mackenzie Lake

Low clouds and fog have formed off the coast in areas north of Point Conception, visibility may be reduced early Friday morning. Its a bone-chilling… Continue Reading

Fog returns Friday, cool weekend forecast

January 16, 2025 3:14 pm Evan Vega

Onshore flow returned Thursday and temperatures will cool further on Friday. I am tracking a 5+ degree drop in some parts of the Central… Continue Reading

Winds diminish Thursday, get out and enjoy

January 16, 2025 4:35 am Mackenzie Lake

Winds have finally died down, Red Flag Warnings have expired and a mild weather pattern arrives Thursday. Temperatures in the early morning are… Continue Reading

Wind relief Thursday, cooling trend

January 15, 2025 2:40 pm Evan Vega

Northeast winds will continue Wednesday night through Thursday morning, but a dramatic shift to calmer conditions and onshore flow arrives Thursday… Continue Reading

Last day of Santa Ana winds Wednesday, a mild and cooler weekend ahead

January 15, 2025 5:59 am Mackenzie Lake

A Freeze Warning is in effect for most areas north of Point Conception. Expect early morning temperatures to dip close to 25 degrees. Bundle up… Continue Reading

Winds uptick Wednesday, wind warning downgraded

January 14, 2025 2:48 pm Evan Vega

Wind gusts will pick up stronger on Wednesday though they are looking less dangerous than what was forecasted by national meteorologists on… Continue Reading

Damaging & dangerous winds Tuesday, tracking critical fire weather conditions

January 14, 2025 6:10 am Mackenzie Lake

Our next extreme Santa Ana wind event cranks up Tuesday, while this event is not as historic as last week, it will still be damaging and more focused… Continue Reading

Santa Anas return Tuesday, extreme fire weather

January 13, 2025 2:51 pm Evan Vega

Strong offshore flow will remain through Wednesday with dangerously strong north-easterly wind gusts to return in Ventura and Los Angeles counties -… Continue Reading

Fire Weather concerns Monday, tracking extreme winds Tuesday

January 13, 2025 6:33 am Mackenzie Lake

The next round of dangerous and damaging Santa Ana winds arrive Monday. For areas north of Ventura, the first half of our day will be pleasant with… Continue Reading

More wind and fire concerns ahead, Monday January 13th forecast

January 12, 2025 4:23 pm Shawn Quien

Still keeping an eye on our next expected wind event as the latest Santa Ana begins to fade. More wind is expected for Monday and Red Flag Fire… Continue Reading

More wind and critical fire concerns ahead, Sunday Jan 12th forecast

January 11, 2025 4:12 pm Shawn Quien

Aside from the very ominous haze and drifting smoke, more sunshine and cloudless skies once again. Our latest offshore wind will develop and continue… Continue Reading

Breezy Saturday, cooling Sunday

January 10, 2025 3:09 pm Evan Vega

Moderate winds continue Saturday but wind alerts have expired for the Central Coast. Wind speeds will be more calm this weekend compared to what… Continue Reading

National Weather Service Meteorologist Mike Wofford shares latest on weather conditions

January 9, 2025 10:04 am Christa Kurkjian

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — National Weather Service Meteorologist Mike Wofford joined News Channel Anchor Christa Kurkjian during the Midday broadcast… Continue Reading

Hazardous Santa Anas through the weekend, dangerous winds possible next week

January 10, 2025 6:51 am Mackenzie Lake

Winds Friday morning wreak havoc on Southern California. While these winds are not nearly as strong as Tuesday, these conditions are hazardous for… Continue Reading

Santa Ana winds continue Friday, Kenneth Fire nears Ventura County

January 9, 2025 3:10 pm Evan Vega

Gusty winds will continue on the southern end of the Central Coast Thursday night through Friday with wind and fire weather alerts extended for… Continue Reading

Winds lighten Thursday morning, next round of Santa Ana’s projected overnight

January 9, 2025 4:29 am Mackenzie Lake

Its a very cold morning for most early risers in Santa Barbara and the Central Coast. Since the extreme Santa Ana wind event has died down, offshore… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara County braces itself for Santa Ana winds

January 8, 2025 9:01 pm Mina Wahab

Santa Barbara County braces itself for Santa Ana winds SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.— Residents in Santa Barbara’s Eastside say they aren’t too… Continue Reading

Winds continue Thursday, tracking LA fires

January 8, 2025 5:36 pm Evan Vega

Low humidity, gusty winds and warm temperatures continue for the Central Coast Thursday. Temperatures will remain above normal - high 60s and low… Continue Reading

Day two of destructive winds Wednesday, fire weather concerns into the weekend

January 8, 2025 8:41 am Mackenzie Lake

Multiple fires have erupted up in Southern California due to strong and damaging Santa Ana winds. Day two of extreme weather expected Wednesday. Wind… Continue Reading