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
- Possible tornadoes
- Debris flows
- Rockslides
- Potential for flooded roads and highways
- Heavy traffic during the Tuesday morning commute
A major storm was coming, sending a heads-up that a major storm was coming
Author's summary: Storm warnings issued for Santa Barbara County.