Rain weary residents of Santa Barbara County will see relief in the coming week after days of storms soaking California.
Before moving out of the county, Sunday’s system included warning about some strong thunderstorms late in the afternoon creating the possibility of waterspouts or a brief, weak tornado, according to the NWS.
A chance of rain remains in the forecast for Monday and Tuesday, but by Wednesday only sunshine and dry conditions are expected.
Additional rainfall amounts Monday through Tuesday will be around one-quarter inch or less in most areas.
“For Wednesday, as the upper low moves into Baja Mexico, it should be dry across the area. With the dry conditions and more sunshine, temperatures will rebound, but still remain below normal,” according to the National Weather Service.
High temperatures will be mid-60s by the last half of the week with low temperatures in the 40s.
A rainbow arcs over Santa Barbara’s East Beach after a late afternoon storm on Jan. 4. Credit: Peter Hartmann / Noozhawk photo 
A vibrant double rainbow spans the Santa Ynez Valley the afternoon of Jan. 4. Credit: Hadleigh Bolton photo 
Water flowing in Santa Maria River near Donovan Road provides the background for pictures as an owner holds a dog on Sunday afternoon. Credit: Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo 
Lingering showers from the Jan. 4 late afternoon storm create ripples at East Beach in Santa Barbara. Credit: Peter Hartmann / Noozhawk photo 
Water flowing in Santa Maria River near Donovan Road attracts two-legged and four-legged spectators on Sunday afternoon. Credit: Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo 
Sunset over the Cabrillo Pavilion in Santa Barbara on Jan. 4. Credit: Peter Hartmann / Noozhawk photo 
Water flowing in the Santa Maria River near Donovan Road attracts a steady stream of people on Sunday afternoon. Credit: Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo 
Post-storm sunset from Santa Barbara’s East Beach. Credit: Peter Hartmann / Noozhawk photo
The latest round of rain storms has only boosted already impressive totals.
In the 24 hours ending Sunday morning, Buellton received 1.66 inches, Cachuma Dam saw 1.92, and San Marcos Pass had 2.95 inches, according to the Santa Barbara County Flood Control District.
Other totals were 2.37 in Goleta, 1.81 in Santa Barbara, 0.37 in Santa Maria and 0.68 in Lompoc, according to the county report.
So far in January, rain totals across the county ranged from 1.19 in Sisquoc to 7.25 on the San Marcos Pass.
The county has seen 333% of the normal rainfall to date and 105% for the normal water year, which began Sept. 1.
Three local reservoirs — Jameson, Gibraltar and Cachuma — continue to remain full while Twitchell Reservoir east of Santa Maria stands at 7.2% of capacity.
Saturday saw heavy rains lead to flooded roads, mudslides and water rescues, prompting the closure of Highway 101 and the Santa Barbara Airport for several hours before both reopened.