Another round of heavy rain and gusty winds is forecast to move through Santa Barbara County starting this Wednesday night, bringing the risk of flooding, coastal erosion, and power outages just in time for New Year’s celebrations.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the South Coast and Santa Ynez Mountains, in effect from 10 p.m. on December 31, through 10 p.m. on January 1. A wind advisory also remains in effect from 4 p.m. today through 3 p.m. on Monday, with gusts expected up to 25 mph.
“This means flooding is possible in the area,” warned Santa Barbara County’s Office of Emergency Services in a public advisory. “Stay away from rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.”…