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Takeaways:
• A storm system with instability is causing concerns of hail, heavy downpours, and strong winds, with a Special Weather Statement issued for Goleta, Isla Vista, and Solvang, and various advisories and warnings for Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, including a Severe Thunderstorm Warning with potential 60 mph winds and hail.
• A brief Tornado Warning was issued and expired for Morro Bay and Los Osos, and over 50 inches of snow have been recorded in the mountain areas over the last week.
• The storm system is expected to move quickly across the Central Coast and into Los Angeles County, with rain amounts potentially heavy at times, and a coastal flood advisory is in effect for Central Coast and Ventura County Beaches due to high surf and beach hazards.
• Rain showers are expected to linger into Thursday with cool temperatures and a strong breeze, and a winter storm warning is in effect through Thursday morning, bringing more snow above 4,000 feet.