Flash Flood and Lighting Warning Through Wednesday

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has expanded the Flash Flood Watch to include Santa Barbara County Mountains through Wednesday evening.

Monsoonal moisture will bring a chance of showers and thunderstorms to the area. Some thunderstorms may produce intense downpours which could lead to flash flooding. 

Of particular concern for flash flooding will be locations in and below the Whittier and Alamo burn areas. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: 

A Flash Flood Watch means that the threat of flash flooding exists along rivers and creeks and low lying areas. If you are in the watch area, you should monitor the weather conditions closely. Flash flooding and debris flows will be a particular threat in and below the recently burned areas. 

Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. Be ready to move to higher ground if flooding is observed or a Warning is issued. Stay tuned to weather radio for further updates. 

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A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT for LIGHTNING is in effect for Coastal SB County through this evening. Take precautions if you are in these areas. When thunder roars, go indoors.

The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for lightning, which is in effect through Wednesday evening.

• Lightning: Isolated thunderstorms with dangerous lightning is possible this morning as well.
• Impacts: Lightning is very dangerous and can cause serious injury, or even death.
• Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Stay alert to changing weather conditions and remember, when thunder roars, go indoors.