Evacuation Warnings Issued for Santa Barbara County Ahead of Major Storm
Short bursts of heavy rain are predicted by the National Weather Service for all parts of the county from Monday night through Tuesday.
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office issued evacuation warnings for areas below the Gifford and Lake fire burn scars due to the upcoming storm.
- Thunderstorms
- High winds
- Tornadoes are possible
Debris flows, rockslides, and flooded roads and highways are also forecasted, which may cause heavy traffic during the Tuesday morning commute.
A major storm is coming, with short bursts of heavy rain predicted for all parts of the county.
Author's summary: Evacuation warnings issued for Santa Barbara County due to major storm.