Active AlertsSanta Barbara County Interior Mountains

Flood Watch

Issued at Wed 5:30 PM Dec. 24

Issued by: National Weather Service

Recommended Action

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.

Full details

Special Weather Statement

Issued at Wed 7:35 PM Dec. 24

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

At 729 PM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong showers and thunderstorm between Goleta and Santa Barbara, moving northeast at 25 to 30 mph.
Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Although unlikely, a brief spin up tornado is possible.
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 could include Santa Barbara Montecito Isla Vista Goleta Highway 154 over San Marcos Pa
Ss: Hope Ranch Mission Canyon Santa Barbara Airport and Lake Cachuma.

Recommended Action

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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