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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service OXNARD CA
718 PM PST Sun Jan 26 2025

CAZ362-369-370-270445-
Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area CA-
Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area CA-Malibu Coast CA-
718 PM PST Sun Jan 26 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT THE WESTERN MALIBU AREA IN LOS
ANGELES COUNTY THROUGH 845 PM PST...

At 714 PM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Topanga State Park, or 7 miles west of Santa Monica, approching the
western half of Malibu, it will impact the area through 845 pm.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Malibu Canyon and Los Virgenes Roads through the Santa Monica
Mountains...
and Malibu.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional
information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Weak rotation has been observed with this storm so it will be
monitored closely.

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LAT...LON 3404 11873 3405 11864 3404 11864 3403 11871
TIME...MOT...LOC 0314Z 239DEG 49KT 3401 11863

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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