High Wind — Santa Barbara County Mountains, California
2017-01-20 · Santa Barbara County Mountains, California
50 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The RAWS sensor at Montecito Hills reported southerly wind gusts to 58 MPH.
Wider weather episode
A powerful winter storm moved across Southern California, bringing heavy rain, flash flooding and strong winds to the area. Flash flooding as well as mud and debris flows were reported in and around the recent burn areas of Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties. In the mountains, strong and gusty southerly winds were reported.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 677803. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.