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High Wind Warning Issued For SLO, Santa Barbara Counties

Submitted by Jessica Castillo on Monday, April 8th, 2:08 pm
High Wind Warning Issued For SLO, Santa Barbara Counties

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning and wind advisory for two counties in the area.

A high wind warning is in effect in San Luis Obispo County until 10 p.m. Monday. Officials say northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph will increase to 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph by mid-morning, then continue through late in the evening. Winds will be strongest near the coast and in higher terrain.

A wind advisory also remains in effect in SLO County until 6 a.m. Tuesday. Officials say areas of northwest to north winds from 20 to 35 mph with gusts to between 45 and 50 mph will continue through late Monday.

A high wind warning has been issued for Santa Barbara County. That one is in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday. Officials say areas of northwest to north winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 65 mph will continue through late Monday. Isolated gusts to 80 mph are possible in the foothills, especially near Montecito Hills.

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Freeze Warning for Santa Ynez Valley

Submitted by Santa Maria Dave, Keeping it Santa Maria Style!
Monday, December 31st, 2012, 10:26am

Freeze watch is in effect for the following: Santa Ynez valley-including the cities of...Santa Ynez...Solvang 559 am PST Mon Dec, 31 2012

...frost advisory remains in effect until 9 am pst this morning..
...freeze watch remains in effect from late tonight through
tuesday morning..

* temperatures and timing...temperatures will rise well above freezing in most areas by 9 am pst and any frost will melt. areas of frost are expected again late tonight into Tuesday morning...with temperatures falling to between 29 and 32 degrees. There is a chance that temperatures will fall to 28 degrees of below for at least two hours tonight...so a freeze watch is in effect.

* impacts...frost can cause damage to sensitive plants if left uncovered outdoors. precautionary/preparedness actions...a frost advisory means that frost is imminent.

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Warning Issued for the State for Upcoming Bad Weather

Submitted by Santa Maria Dave, Keeping it Santa Maria Style!
Tuesday, November 27th, 2012, 11:47am
Warning Issued for the State for Upcoming Bad Weather

SACRAMENTO, Calif.

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Evacuation Orders Lifted for 620 Acre Wildland Fire, 100% Containment

Submitted by Santa Maria Dave, Keeping it Santa Maria Style!
Wednesday, July 18th, 2012, 4:34pm
Evacuation Orders Lifted for 620 Acre Wildland Fire, 100% Containment

SANTA MARGARITA, Calif- CalFire crews have the Calf Fire 100% contained.

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Officials Warn Fire Season Not Over

Submitted by Keith Carls on Wednesday, October 12th, 7:23 am
Officials Warn Fire Season Not Over

SANTA MARIA - You might have thought that last week's rain, which was heavy at times, brought an early end to fire season on the Central Coast.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department wants everyone to know that is not the case.

They point to dry, hot weather and strong winds that are in the forecast this week as a reminder that we still have a ways to go before fire season is declared officially over.

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Vineyards Suffer Frost Damage

Submitted by Keith Carls on Friday, April 22nd, 5:45 am
Vineyards Suffer Frost Damage

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY – An overnight frost a couple of weeks ago has caused widespread damage to vineyards that are now starting to show signs of life. 

“We're approximately a month away from bloom and so everything is kind of getting going”, says local grape grower Jim Stollberg of Maverick Farming Company, “we're looking at pests, looking at getting into irrigation, fertilization, all those sort of things.” 

Growers in the Santa Ynez Valley are still assessing damage left by the frost over two weeks ago.

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Rain Sends Cachuma Spilling and River Surging

Submitted by Keith Carls on Sunday, March 20th, 7:02 pm
Rain Sends Cachuma Spilling and River Surging

The Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Services (OES) is increasing warnings to local residents in response to the current and predicted weather.  OES has been in contact with local officials flood control and emergency officials.  OES, in consultation with County Fire, County Sheriff and County Flood Control, are advising the residents west of the City of Lompoc, to be alerted to the increased potential of flooding and that they should be prepared to evacuate IF ordered.  

No evacuations are ordered at this time. The specific area of advisory is west of Bailey Ave. to Renwick Ave., and Ocean Ave.

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