Weather Alerts- Lower Eastside, Santa Barbara, California

Flash Flood Warning

From Thu 11:04 am until 6:00 pm PST

1 of 11

Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

Los Angeles - CA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Santa Barbara County

Description

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a Flash Flood Warning for... Southern and Central Santa Barbara County in southwestern California... Northwest and West-Central Ventura County in southwestern California... Until 600 PM PST Thursday. At 1104 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated moderate to heavy rain intensifying across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to re-develop shortly. Rock slides, mud slides, and debris flows are expected to occur. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding. Rock slides and mud slides, along with debris flows. SOURCE...Radar and rain gauge reports. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Ojai, Santa Ynez, Solvang, Highway 101 through Gaviota State Park, Rose Valley, Buellton, Highway 154 over San Marcos Pass, Big Pine Mountain, Lake Cachuma, Old Man Mountain, Reyes Peak, Highway 33 between Wheeler Springs and Rose Valley Road and Meiners Oaks. It will take little additional rainfall for dangerous flash flooding, along with rock slides and mud slides, to re-develop. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid flooded roads. Be aware of rock slides, mud slides, and debris flows. FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED; FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

Flash Flood Warning

From Thu 11:48 am until 6:00 pm PST

2 of 11

Action Recommended

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Issued By

Los Angeles - CA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Santa Barbara County

Description

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a Flash Flood Warning for... Northern Santa Barbara County in southwestern California... Until 600 PM PST Thursday. At 1148 AM PST, local law enforcement reported multiple rock slides and mud slides from heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. Rock slides and mud slides, along with debris flows. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Rock slides and mud slides, along with debris flows. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Los Alamos, Sisquoc, Figueroa Mountain, Highway 166 between Twitchell Dam and the Cuyama Valley and Big Pine Mountain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

Flash Flood Warning

From Thu 1:28 pm until 6:00 pm PST

3 of 11

Action Recommended

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Issued By

Los Angeles - CA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Santa Barbara County

Description

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Santa Barbara County in southwestern California... Until 600 PM PST. At 128 PM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain falling across the warned area. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1 inch in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Mud slides and rock slides expected. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. Mud slides and rock slides. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Mud slides and rock slides. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Montecito, Carpinteria, Summerland, and Rincon Point. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED; EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...0.5-1 INCH IN 1 HOUR

High Wind Warning

Until Thu 3:00 pm PST

4 of 11

Action Recommended

Make preparations per the instructions

Issued By

Los Angeles - CA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

A portion of southwest California

Description

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... WHAT...South to southeast winds 30 to 50 mph with isolated gusts up to 60 mph likely. WHERE...A portion of southwest California. WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds are likely with this powerful Atmospheric River storm, with widespread downed trees and powerlines likely, as well as the potential for power outages and property damage. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Mountain roadways and passes will be especially dangerous, including the busy Interstate 5 near the Grapevine. The combination of strong winds and moist soils will increase the risk for downed trees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

Special Marine Warning

From Thu 2:34 pm until 4:30 pm PST

5 of 11

Action Recommended

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Issued By

Los Angeles - CA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island

Description

The National Weather Service in OXNARD has issued a Special Marine Warning for... East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island... Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands... Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands... Until 430 PM PST. At 234 PM PST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from 6 nm south of Rincon Point to 19 nm west of San Nicolas Island, moving northeast at 15 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. Locations impacted include... Ventura Harbor... Rincon Point... San Nicolas Island... Point Mugu... and Anacapa Island. WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE HAIL...0.00IN WIND...>34KTS

Special Weather Statement

Until Thu 3:30 pm PST

6 of 11

Action Recommended

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Issued By

Los Angeles - CA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast

Description

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL VENTURA AND SOUTHEASTERN SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES THROUGH 330 PM PST... At 244 PM PST, Doppler radar was tracking heavy showers and possible thunderstorms approaching the coast from the Pacific Waters of southwest Ventura County and southeast Santa Barbara County. Movement of this activity was toward the northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Western Ventura... Carpinteria... Seacliff... Lake Casitas... and Solimar Beach. 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. MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

Flood Advisory

From Thu 10:24 am until 6:00 pm PST

7 of 11

Action Recommended

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Issued By

Los Angeles - CA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

A portion of southwest California, including the following counties, a large portion of San Luis Obispo and a large portion of Santa Barbara

Description

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following counties, a large portion of San Luis Obispo and a large portion of Santa Barbara. This includes the Lake Burn Scar, the Gifford Burn Scar, and the Madre Burn Scar. WHEN...Until 600 PM PST Thursday. IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rock slides and mud slides, along with minor debris flows. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1022 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated moderate to locally heavy rain re-developing and spreading across the Advisory area. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Rock slides and mud slides, along with minor debris flows will be possible. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, Santa Ynez, Point Conception, Montecito, Atascadero, Arroyo Grande, Nipomo, Carpinteria, Solvang, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Los Alamos, Orcutt, Highway 101 through Gaviota State Park, Refugio State Beach and El Capitan State Beach. This includes the Lake Burn Scar, the Gifford Burn Scar, and the Madre Burn Scar. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch

Until Fri 6:00 pm PST

8 of 11

Action Recommended

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Issued By

Los Angeles - CA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

The following counties... Los Angeles. Ventura. Santa Barbara. San Luis Obispo

Description

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... WHAT...Significant and widespread flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be likely, including rock slides, mud slides, and debris flows. WHERE...The following counties... Los Angeles. Ventura. Santa Barbara. San Luis Obispo. WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Mud and debris flows will be possible across foothill and mountain areas, including recent burn scars. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - This prolonged strong Atmospheric River storm system will bring periods of heavy rain through late this week. Potential flooding impacts include the threat of significant and widespread urban roadway flooding, a high risk of major rock and mud slides, and rapid rises in creeks, streams, and rivers which will likely lead to swift water rescues. The recent burn scars will be at risk for debris flows, possibly damaging. These flooding impacts will likely lead to significant travel delays and road closures during this busy holiday travel period. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.

High Surf Advisory

Until Sat 11:00 am PST

9 of 11

Action Recommended

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Issued By

Los Angeles - CA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast

Description

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST SATURDAY... WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with dangerous rip currents. WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. WHEN...Until 11 AM PST Saturday. IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor to potentially isolated moderate coastal flooding for south-facing beaches especially during high tides. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

Small Craft Advisory

Until Fri 3:00 am PST

10 of 11

Action Recommended

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Issued By

Los Angeles - CA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island and Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands

Description

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY... WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions. WHERE...East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island and Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands. WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Friday. IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Marine Weather Statement

Until Fri 4:00 am PST

11 of 11

Action Recommended

Attend to information sources as described in the instructions

Issued By

Los Angeles - CA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island

Description

...HAZARDOUS MARINE CONDITIONS ACROSS THE COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWEST CALIFORNIA THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING DUE TO GUSTY WINDS WITH ASSOCIATED STEEP SEAS AND THREAT OF THUNDERSTORMS AND ISOLATED WATERSPOUTS... Hazardous marine conditions can be expected over the coastal waters through Friday morning. Gusty south winds will persist into Friday morning. The strong winds will bring steep, choppy seas to the area. A moist and unstable air mass will bring the potential for thunderstorms to the coastal waters. Any thunderstorm that forms will be capable of producing locally gale force winds and rough seas, dangerous lightning, heavy rainfall with reduced visibility, and waterspouts. Monitor NOAA Weather Radio for the latest information, forecasts, and warnings.

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