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Pacific Storm To Soak Central Coast as Flood Watch Posted for Central Valley

Forecasters warn of gusty winds with likely travel disruptions as rain builds from Tuesday through the holiday week.

Heavy rain and breezy conditions are expected today with the heaviest rain expected in the Foothills and the strongest winds in the Sierra. More active weather is forecast over the coming days.
As the atmospheric river shifts, more rain is expected to fall across the Valley.
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Overview

  • The National Weather Service has a flood watch in effect for much of the Central Valley, including Kern County, through December 26, and drivers on Interstate 5 are urged to check conditions.
  • A burst of heavier rain is expected in Santa Cruz County and the Santa Cruz Mountains tonight into Monday, with 1 to 3 inches possible.
  • The next waves are forecast Tuesday night into Wednesday and again Wednesday night into Thursday, bringing widespread rain across the Central Coast.
  • Wind gusts could reach 40 to 50 mph inland and top 60 mph along the coast, increasing the risk of downed trees and power outages.
  • Higher elevations are projected to receive the most rain, with localized totals up to about 5 inches, heightening runoff concerns.