NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
Wave Detail - CWF Marine Forecast Changes
- Title
- Wave Detail - CWF Marine Forecast Changes
- Runtime
- 14:14
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Starting in late May 2024, our Coastal Waters Forecast (CWF) will change the way waves are described. This video is designed to provide mariners with a brief overview and explainer of the changes.
See our 2 page printable 2 page summary here:
https://www.weather.gov/media/lox/wavedetail.pdf
More resources and information are available at: https://www.weather.gov/marine/wavedetail
The coastal waters forecast is available at:
https://www.weather.gov/marine
- Title
- 2023 Monsoon Awareness Week - Boating Lightning Safety
- Runtime
- 2:54
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- A short descriptive video on how you can stay lightning safe this summer monsoon season.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- Monsoon Awareness Week 2022 - Lightning
- Runtime
- 3:04
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- One of the dangers of the North American monsoon is the threat of lightning during thunderstorms. In this video we will explain why lightning is so dangerous and how to keep yourself safe this monsoon season.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- Monsoon Awareness Week 2021 - Debris Flows
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- One of the dangers of the North American monsoon is the threat of debris flows over recent burn scars. In this video we will explain what a debris flow is, what the dangers are, and how to keep yourself safe.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- 1.50 in/hr (with pea-sized hail)
- Runtime
- 0:16
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Rain rate example of 1.50 inches per hour with pea-sized hail.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- 1.00 in/hr
- Runtime
- 0:16
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Rain rate example of 1.00 inches per hour.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- 0.75 in/hr
- Runtime
- 0:17
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Rain rate example of 0.75 inches per hour.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- 0.33 in/hr
- Runtime
- 0:17
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Rain rate example of 0.33 inches per hour.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- 0.50 in/hr
- Runtime
- 0:17
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Rain rate example of 0.50 inches per hour.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- 0.25 in/hr
- Runtime
- 0:18
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Rain rate example of 0.25 inches per hour.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- 0.05 in/hr
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Rain rate example of 0.05 inches per hour.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- Debris Flows in Southwest California
- Runtime
- 2:52
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- This short video was created for the 2018 Monsoon Awareness Week in June, however, it describes how a recent burn scar can create a debris flow during heavy rain and how to prepare for them.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- Cold Springs Video Clip
- Runtime
- 0:21
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- Cold Springs Video Clip
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- January 9, 2018 Radar Loop - Montecito Area
- Runtime
- 0:07
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- January 9, 2018 Radar Loop - Montecito Area
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- Debris flow and forecast for community meeting
- Runtime
- 4:05
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
- Description
- Title
- UPDATE from NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard: 2016-17 Winter Outlook
- Runtime
- 4:35
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- Here is a November update for the upcoming winter season, what the tropics are reflecting for sea surface temperatures, and what the odds favor for rainfall in southwest California.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- Winter Outlook 2016-17 For Southern California
- Runtime
- 4:05
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- Short video of the ENSO conditions and predictions for this upcoming winter season from the National Weather Service in Oxnard, CA.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- Clip of Chimney Fire Near Lake Nacimiento
- Runtime
- 0:17
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- A video clip from Lake Nacimiento showing smoke from the Chimney Fire starting around 4pm August 13th 2016.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- Lake Sherwood Fire with Inversion
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- A strong inversion and a fire across the Lake Sherwood area will bring smokey conditions across portions of Ventura County near Lake Sherwood and possibly into Westlake Village area this evening.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- Pine Fire in Ventura County Mountains
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- A wildfire known as #PineFire has broke out earlier this afternoon. It is located around 7 miles SW of Lockwood Valley. Around 100 acres burned already as 5 pm this afternoon. 6/30/2016
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- GR2_A 3-D look at Microburst near Littlerock Ca. in the Antelope Valley June 27th 5pm PDT.
- Runtime
- 0:24
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- A quick developing thunderstorm developed over the Antelope Valley near Lake Los Angeles around 445 pm. This storm slowly moved to the southwest towards Littlerock and then collapsed around 5 pm PDT. The red colors represent values of 50 dbz and over. As the storm collapsed, the heavy rain and small hail fell to the ground accompanied by strong downburst winds of around 50 mph which caused several trees to be knocked over around Ave. T and 90th St. E. near Littlerock.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- EDIT: What/When/Where (e.g., Strong Cold Front Moving Through California Saturday and Sunday)
- Runtime
- 0:15
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- EDIT: Provide a short description describing the content of the video. Leave the "signature" below in every video.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- Powerful surf pounds the Ventura Pier on December 11, 2015
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- High surf caused extensive damage to the Ventura Pier on December 11, 2015. The damaged pier was closed for nearly 4 months. The City of Ventura reported the pier lost 20 timber piles and 19 others came loose. The pier also lost about 40 percent of its steel and wooden bracings. The pier was originally built in 1872 and was once the largest wooden pier in the country, at 1,958 feet. The steel and timber pier is now 1,535 feet long. (NOAA video)
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- Rainbow over Mt. Wilson Observatory 5/1/16
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- There were showers that developed over the San Gabriel Valley Mountains this afternoon. Here is a time lapse from Mt. Wilson. You can see a rainbow briefly.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- Thunderstorm developing over Central Ventura County Mountains this afternoon.
- Runtime
- 0:10
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- Enough mid level moisture with instability in the atmosphere will cause thunderstorms to develop this afternoon across the local mountains from Santa Barbara County into L.A. county. Hourly Rainfall rates could be around .75" Local flooding will be possible. Do not cross roadways with moving water. Turn Around...Don't Drown!
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- April 4, 2016 Catalina Eddy cloud and fog circulation
- Runtime
- 0:11
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- Title
- Timelapse from NWS Thunderstorm over Ojai. March 7th
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- Quick timelapse of thunderstorm viewed from NWS looking towards Ojai. March 7th evening.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- Grapevine Timelapse. March 7th
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- Time lapse of Grapevine on March 7th 2016 in the eve.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- Dense Fog Across Long Beach (most coastal areas of L.A. County) 2/13/16
- Runtime
- 0:11
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
- Description
- A shallow marine layer allowed for dense fog to develop over much of the L.A. County coastline this morning.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- El Nino Status and When Will It Rain in Southwest California - Dec. 10, 2015
- Runtime
- 4:41
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
- Description
- Quick update on the latest El Nino status and how much rain has fallen so far and when will it really get going.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- Widespread Dense Fog across the L.A. Basin Overnight.
- Runtime
- 0:15
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
- Description
- Widespread dense fog will continue overnight due to a shallow strong marine layer and light winds across the L.A. Basin. Motorists should slow down and use low beams. Fog should lift by early to mid morning.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- Dense Fog Affecting Long Beach to San Pedro this Morning
- Runtime
- 0:10
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
- Description
- Patchy dense fog has developed across portions of Long Beach and San Pedro this morning. Drivers should slow down and use low beams if encountering dense fog.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- Latest El Nino briefing for southwest California - November 25, 2015
- Runtime
- 5:37
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
- Description
- A strong El Nino is occurring across the tropical Pacific Ocean. See how this event could impact southwest California as we head into our rainy season.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- 1000-Year Rain Event over Leona Valley Oct. 15th 2015
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
- Description
- A strong thunderstorm developed across the Leona Valley including Lake Elizabeth and Lake Hughes. Around 3 inches of rain fell within a 1 hour period. Hail the size of golf balls also fell in Western Palmdale. There was widespread mud and debris flows in the vicinity as well with plenty of damage to cars and property.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- Oct. 15th Leona Valley Flash Flood. GR2-A Radar
- Runtime
- 0:15
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
- Description
- Here is a short loop of the strong thunderstorm that went through Lake Hughes and Lake Elizabeth in Leona Valley. Notice the hail icons. One showing 4" hail. (Over1.2" hail was reported in West Palmdale).
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- Updated El Nino Outlook for Southwest California
- Runtime
- 5:01
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
- Description
- Here is the latest information about the predicted strong El Nino and the potential winter impacts across southwest California. [October update]
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- Updated 2015-16 El Nino Prediction for Southwest CA
- Runtime
- 4:00
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
- Description
- National Weather Service Los Angeles September update for the winter forecast and strength of the El Nino.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- Rain in Santa Clarita area 09-09-2015
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
- Description
- Video by Heather Merenda
- Title
- The Importance of Trust
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
- Description
- Hear Los Angeles County Fire Department Chief of Staff Frank Vidales talk about the importance of relationships and trust between the department and the NWS office in Oxnard. Together they help serve a common mission of the protection of life and property.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- SW Monsoon Moisture
- Runtime
- 0:11
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
- Description
- GFS forecast of upper level RH
- Title
- Typhoon Swell
- Runtime
- 0:19
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
- Description
- Typhoon swell crossing the Pacific Basin
- Title
- El Nino Outlook for 2015-16
- Runtime
- 5:00
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
- Description
- Here is a short video about the latest El Nino status and predictions for the upcoming winter season in 2015-16.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- Low clouds expected across the Central Coast for Fireworks
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
- Description
- Low clouds are already spreading into the coastal communities of the central coast. Expect low clouds during firework shows along the coast this evening north of Point Conception.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- Light Showers moving into Santa Barbara County.
- Runtime
- 0:08
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
- Description
- Plenty of mid level clouds with a few sprinkles were affecting parts of southern California today. Some showers moving into Santa Barbara County. Not expecting much.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- Edwards Doppler Radar of June 12th Thunderstorm between 5 pm PDT and 6 pm PDT.
- Runtime
- 0:24
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
- Description
- Video indicating a very strong thunderstorm between Mt. Baldy, Acton and LittleRock. Notice the red and white colors. Hail marker also indicting over 1 inch hail with this cell.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- June 12th 5 PM PDT to 6 PM PDT Thunderstorm between Acton, Mt. Baldy and LittleRock.
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
- Description
- EDIT: 3D view of strong thunderstorm. Reds show values over 50 DBZ while white shows values over 60 DBZ. Notice how the white area collapses. This is the area where the hail would fall to the ground as the storm began to collapse. There was 1 inch size hail indicated by radar.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- Showers Moving Across Southern Cal Today.
- Runtime
- 0:10
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
- Description
- EDIT: Provide a short description describing the content of the video. Leave the "signature" below in every video.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- Band of showers moving through Ventura County.
- Runtime
- 0:08
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
- Description
- A precursor to what we can expect later today. More showers will develop with a slight chance of thunderstorms across the entire forecast area today.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles
- Title
- EDIT: What/When/Where (e.g., Strong Cold Front Moving Through California Saturday and Sunday)
- Runtime
- 0:09
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
- Description
- A band of light showers will move across Ventura County through 630 AM.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
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- Title
- A band of showers over the city of Santa Barbara this morning.
- Runtime
- 0:08
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
- Description
- EDIT: Provide a short description describing the content of the video. Leave the "signature" below in every video.
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National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
http://weather.gov/LosAngeles

