Waterspout — E Santa Barbara Chnl Pt Conception To Pt Mugu, E Pacific

2002-12-19 · near El Capitan Beach, E Santa Barbara Chnl Pt Conception To Pt Mugu, E Pacific

Wider weather episode

A powerful early season storm brought gusty winds and waterspouts to the coastal waters of Central and Southern California. Buoys across the outer waters from Point Piedras Blancas to Santa Cruz island reported winds in excess of 50 knots as a line of thunderstorms moved through the waters. In the East Santa Barbara Channel, waterspouts were reported off of El Capitan Beach and the East Santa Barbara Channel buoy reported winds gusting to 34 knots in association with a thunderstorm.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5321466. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.