Active AlertsSanta Barbara County Southwestern Coast

What: Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
Where: Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range.
When: From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 AM PDT Saturday.
Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.