The relatively rare May storm that moved through Santa Barbara County Wednesday night and Thursday gave a gentle soaking to most areas but caused few problems before heading east.

The heaviest rainfall was recorded at Celite and Rancho San Julian south of Lompoc, according to the county Public Works Department.

Celite measured 1.35 inches of rain for the 24 hours ending at 2 p.m. Thursday, while Rancho San Julian had 1.39 inches.

Other 24-hour totals included 1.17 inches on East Camino Cielo, 1.11 inches in Upper Romero Canyon, 0.91 inches in Lompoc, and 0.88 inches in Santa Barbara.

Totals for other communities included 0.72 inches in Carpinteria, 0.65 inches in Montecito, 0.54 inches in Goleta, 0.32 inches in Solvang, and 0.28 inches in Santa Maria.

At the opposite end of the scale, the Cuyama Valley received only a trace 0.01 inches.

As of 8 a.m. Thursday, the county as a whole had received 203% of normal rainfall to date for the rain season that began Sept. 1. Leading the pack is San Marcos Pass, with 242% of normal rainfall.

Forecasters were calling for a 20% chance of showers Thursday afternoon, with sunny skies expected Friday through at least the middle of next week, according to the National Weather Service in Oxnard.

Daytime highs should range from the upper-50s to the mid-60s, with overnight lows in the upper-40s.

Breezy conditions are expected for the next several days, with winds up to 15 mph.

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