Planet Briefing

First published · Last updated

Thunderstorms and lightning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning — NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Original source title

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 21 at 7:15PM PDT until October 21 at 8:45PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Reported by U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS

A warning for northwestern Santa Barbara County, California, was in effect until 8:45 p.m. PDT and reported 60 mph wind gusts, lightning, and torrential rainfall. The alert listed multiple affected communities and instructed people to move indoors immediately.

At a glance

  • Affected location: Northwestern Santa Barbara County
  • A warning for northwestern Santa Barbara County, California, was in effect until 8:45 p.m.
Share this event

Follow: Severe weather in United States

Manage follows

Why it matters

The alert reports damaging wind and lightning and gives an immediate protective instruction.

Location

Highlighted marker: this event.

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Urgency
9/10

Primary official sources

Report an issue

Read our editorial process and corrections policy.

Continue exploring

Related developments reported in the last 30 days. These are not necessarily ongoing incidents.

Loading related developments…

Explore severe weather in united states