Santa Barbara residents have a wet week ahead of them.
Two storms are on the way, according to the National Weather Service.
Rose Schoenfeld, a meteorologist for the NWS in Oxnard, said that Santa Barbara will likely see peaks of rainfall on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning and another peak will last from Thursday evening into Friday.
“Overall, totals for Santa Barbara County are probably going to be ending up in around three quarters of an inch up to an inch and a half for most areas,” Schoenfeld said. “And then some enhanced rain for the Santa Ynez range (is) possible.”
Schoenfeld stated that the rain may affect travel times and cause some pooling of water in some areas. She also warned of stronger winds out of the south on Tuesday.
She added that early signs show the rain could stop by the weekend.
The NWS expects light and moderate rainfall, but says there is a chance of heavier rain.
There is a 10-20% chance of rainfall rates up to 0.66 inches per hour in Santa Barbara County, including the Lake Fire burn scar, meteorologist Todd Hall said in a briefing Monday afternoon.
Rainfall rates above 0.5 inches per hour increase the risk of flash flooding and debris flows.
The Week Ahead
The weather in Santa Barbara is expected to be in the mid-60s with mostly cloudy skies for most of Monday. Temperatures are expected to drop to the low 40s Monday night with a slight chance of rain.
The NWS is predicting a 70% chance of rain on Tuesday with temperatures in the low 60s. The rain is expected to continue overnight, and temperatures will be in the low 50s.
Wednesday will see daytime temperatures in the low 60s and an 80% chance of rain throughout the day. Nighttime temperatures will drop to the 40s with a 50% chance of rain.
Temperatures are expected to be in the low 60s on Thursday along with a 60% chance of rain. Thursday night will see a temperature drop to the mid-40s and a likely chance of rain.
Friday will also see a chance of rain and temperatures in the low 60s.
Solvang and the Santa Ynez Valley have a 30% chance of rain overnight Monday, with nighttime temperatures in the low 40s.
Tuesday will see a 70% chance of rain along with temperatures in the low 60s. There is a 100% chance of rain Tuesday night with temperatures in the low 50s.
Wednesday will see rain, but it may clear up throughout the day. Temperatures will be in the mid-60s before dropping to the mid-40s that night along with a high chance of rain.
Thursday will see temperatures in the low 60s and an 80% chance of rain. Temperatures will drop that night to the mid-40s.
Friday temperatures will be in the low 60s with a chance of rain.
The rain in the Santa Maria area is expected to begin with a 30% chance of rain and temperatures in the 40s Monday night.
Daytime temperatures on Tuesday are expected to be in the low 60s with a 70% chance of rain. The temperature will drop to the low 50s that night with a 100% chance of rain and breezy weather.
Wednesday will see some rain throughout the day and temperatures in the low 60s. Nighttime temperatures will drop to the mid-40s and a high chance of rain.
Thursday will see more rain and temperatures in the high 50s. Temperatures will drop to the high 40s overnight along with some rain.
Friday will see a chance of rain and temperatures in the high 50s.
To see more weather reports and forecasts visit https://www.weather.gov/lox.
Warming Centers Open
Freedom Warming Centers planned to open countywide Tuesday through Thursday due to the wet weather, organizers said.
That includes locations in Santa Maria, Lompoc, Santa Barbara and Carpinteria.
All sites will be activated 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Santa Maria: Grogan Community Center at1155 W. Rancho Verde
Lompoc: Bethany Lutheran Church at 135 S E St.
Santa Barbara: First United Methodist Church at 305 E. Anapamu St.
Carpinteria: Carpinteria Community Church at 1111 Vallecito Road