Heavy rains coming to the Central Coast, evacuations ordered
March 5, 2019
A large storm is expected to hit the Central Coast Tuesday, prompting fresh evacuation orders in areas burned by recent Santa Barbara County fires. [Cal Coast Times]
The approaching storm is powered by an atmospheric river, which is concentrated moisture in the atmosphere that can increase rainfall. PG&E’s John Lindsey forecast between two and four inches of rain spanning Tuesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon. The storm could also produce gusting wind.
Santa Barbara County officials have ordered residents who live in the Thomas, Whittier and Sherpa fire burn areas to evacuate by 4 p.m. on Tuesday. Some school closures are also in effect.
An evacuation order map published by the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management shows several areas in Montecito are again at risk of debris flows.
The comments below represent the opinion of the writer and do not represent the views or policies of CalCoastNews.com. Please address the Policies, events and arguments, not the person. Constructive debate is good; mockery, taunting, and name calling is not. Comment Guidelines