Full Notification

The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts a series of moderate to heavy storms will impact Santa Barbara County beginning Friday afternoon, Jan. 11 continuing thru Thursday, Jan 17. Friday’s storm is expected to bring periods of moderate to locally heavy rain, with periods of heavy downpours and peak rainfall rates of 0.5 to 0.75 inches per hour expected. This is below the thresholds for debris flows in and near recent burn areas, however thunderstorm activity could produce rainfall rates that exceed debris flow thresholds. Residents are encouraged to stay alert to changing conditions. Emergency officials and the NWS will continue to monitor the situation and provide regular updates. Register for alerts from Aware and Prepare at www.ReadySBC.org (Spanish: www.ReadySBC.org/es)