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Severe Thunderstorm Warning — NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 21 at 7:44PM PDT until October 21 at 8:45PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Reported by U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS

A severe thunderstorm warning for Santa Barbara, California, reported radar-indicated storms with 60 mph wind gusts and torrential rainfall. The warning advised people to stay alert for a possible tornado and take shelter if one is spotted.

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  • Affected location: Santa Barbara, California
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The warning reports potential damage to roofs, siding, and trees and gives protective instructions for a possible tornado.

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

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