Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Weather Alerts

Santa Barbara County11:20 PM PDT34.42°N, 119.71°W

Flash Flood Warning

Severe · Immediate

Until 2:00 AM Thu·Issued 10:30 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Flash Flood Warning issued October 21 at 10:30PM PDT until October 22 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Details

At 1030 PM PDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain and flash flooding across the warned area. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Dangerous rock slides and mud slides expected.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. Dangerous rock slides and mud slides.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported flash flooding.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Rock slides and mud slides.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria and Summerland.

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Areas: Santa Barbara, CA

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

Until 6:00 PM Thu·Issued 8:52 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Flood Watch issued October 21 at 8:52PM PDT until October 22 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

Where: A portion of southwest California, including the following areas, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range and Santa Ynez Valley.

When: Through Thursday afternoon.

Impacts: Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.

Additional details: - Rain rates between 0.50 and 1.00 inch per hour are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Areas: Santa Ynez Valley; Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast; Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range; Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range; Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains

Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 12:00 AM Thu·Issued 8:28 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Flood Advisory issued October 21 at 8:28PM PDT until October 22 at 12:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

Where: Central to eastern Santa Barbara County in southwestern California...

When: Until midnight PDT tonight.

Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.

Additional details: - At 823 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Rock slides and mud slides are possible. Rainfall over burn scars can lead to minor debris flows, leading to mud, and rocks to flow over nearby roadways. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez, Montecito, Carpinteria, Solvang, El Capitan State Beach, Refugio State Beach, Isla Vista, Los Alamos, Highway 101 through Gaviota State Park, Cuyama, Summerland, Orcutt, Rincon Point, La Conchita, Goleta, Buellton and Sisquoc. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Areas: Santa Barbara, CA

Special Weather Statement

Moderate · Expected

Until 11:45 PM Wed·Issued 10:40 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Special Weather Statement issued October 21 at 10:40PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Details

At 1040 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Montecito to near Point Mugu. Movement was northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Small chance for a brief, weak tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include... Oxnard... Ventura... Santa Barbara... Camarillo... Ojai... Montecito... Santa Paula... Port Hueneme... Carpinteria... Summerland... Rose Valley... Ventura Harbor... Meiners Oaks... Old Man Mountain... Lake Casitas... Solimar Beach... Mission Canyon... Highway 33 between Wheeler Springs and Rose Valley Road... Hope Ranch... and Silver Strand Beach.

What to do

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

Areas: Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast; Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range; Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains; Ventura County Beaches; Ventura County Inland Coast; Lake Casitas; Ojai Valley; Central Ventura County Valleys; Southeastern Ventura County Valleys; Santa Susana Mountains; Southern Ventura County Mountains

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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