——— 1:15 p.m. Update from Meteorologist Vivian Rennie ———
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for the interior mountains of Santa Barbara County through 4:15 p.m. due to a persistent thunderstorm that is bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and pea-sized hail. The storm is nearly stationary so some spots have picked up half to a full inch of rain at this point. Small creeks, streams, and poor drainage areas impacted by this are mainly within the Los Padres National Forest.
———1 p.m. Update from Meteorologist Vivian Rennie———
A strong thunderstorm is impacting the eastern central edge of Santa Barbara County. Localized heavy rain, 50 mph wind gusts, and pea-sized hail is expected within this storm.
The storm is nearly stationary but will continue to cause concern for the next hour.
———Noon Update from Meteorologist Vivian Rennie———
———Original article———
Good morning, Central Coast!
Our Thursday morning is off to a cool and cloudy start as marine influence continues to be a defining feature of the forecast. Good news, though no major visibility problems have been reported, just a few small spots of marine drizzle are expected.
Cloud cover will remain in place along our beaches today, but by the afternoon, skies will try to clear, and our next weather headline will become the story.
A passing high-level low-pressure system is passing overhead, and with the combination of afternoon sunshine, will have all the ingredients needed to create some showers. These will be isolated to the far interiors, with a passing shower over Santa Barbara possible. The greatest risk will be from 2 p.m. through 6 p.m. on Thursday.
As far as rain totals go it will he hyper local. Interior valleys and peaks where these storms set up could get close to a half-inch of rain. Most spots will stay fully dry, but widespread 0.1" readings are expected.
Temps today are going to stay on the cooler side with highs in the mid-60s for coastal valleys. Western beaches will stay in the 50s while interiors will climb into the low 70s.
Friday will bring a slight warm-up as high pressure moves in, which will be short-lived though. Another cold front will bring cooler weather to the region for the weekend alongside some slim chances for rain.
Here is what that all looks like on a 7-day forecast!
Have a great day, Central Coast!
