Santa Barbara, CA – Residents across the Ventura and Santa Barbara County mountains should brace for dangerous winds overnight as gusts up to 55 mph tear through the region, creating a serious threat of power outages and road hazards into early Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Los Angeles, a High Wind Warning remains in effect until 5 a.m. PDT Sunday for the Santa Ynez Mountains, Interstate 5 Corridor, Western Antelope Valley Foothills, and surrounding high terrains. Sustained north winds between 20 to 30 mph are expected, with isolated gusts strong enough to topple trees, down power lines, and make driving treacherous, especially along I-5 through Tejon Pass and Pyramid Lake.
Mountain areas like Gorman, Lake Palmdale, and Figueroa Mountain may see the strongest impacts. Travelers should avoid high-profile vehicles and be alert for debris on roadways. Residents are urged to stay indoors, remain on the lowest floor of their homes, and avoid windows due to falling branches…