High Wind — Santa Barbara County South Coast, California
2016-03-23 · Santa Barbara County South Coast, California
65 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The Montecito RAWS sensor reported northerly wind gusts up to 75 MPH.
Wider weather episode
A strong north-south pressure gradient generated gusty winds across sections of Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties. Wind gusts up to 75 MPH were reported across Santa Barbara county while gusts up to 65 MPH were reported near Malibu.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 622697. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.