Rain is beginning to hit Southern California as another atmospheric river storm moves through the state. Here is what to expect.
Rain was falling in San Luis Obispo County on Tuesday morning and was expected to strengthen as the storm moves south through the day. The storm’s worst is expected in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties on Tuesday afternoon and evening, and in Los Angeles later Tuesday night.
Coastal and valley areas could see 2 to 5 inches of rain, with Santa Barbara County hit hardest. Strong winds are also expected, especially in mountains and passes. There are threats of mud and debris flows in steep terrain and around wildfire burn scars — including those of the Alisal, Cave and Thomas fires, where Santa Barbara County officials have issued aRainfall will strengthen along the coasts and in the valleys of Orange County, the Inland Empire, and the mountains of San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego counties after midnight Wednesday and will last until about noon.
Rain is expected to taper into showers in most of Southern California by Wednesday afternoon, and move out of the area by the end of the night.Update on timing for the rain, with the addition of heavy rain timing to most counties. Totals have increased as well.
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