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Central Coast Faces Red Flag Warning as Lightning Threat Lifts Wildfire Risk
weather1 month ago

Central Coast Faces Red Flag Warning as Lightning Threat Lifts Wildfire Risk

The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for California's Central Coast (5 a.m.–3 p.m. Friday) due to possible lightning in the Santa Cruz Mountains and surrounding areas, with gusty 40–50 mph winds and little rainfall, raising wildfire risk; a 20% thunderstorm chance and under 0.15 inches of rain are expected. Residents should extinguish fires, avoid sparks, secure equipment, not discard cigarette butts from vehicles, review emergency plans, and keep a go-kit ready.

via KSBW|
#central-coast#emergency-preparedness#lightning
Coastal residents could hear sonic booms from SpaceX launch
space3 months ago

Coastal residents could hear sonic booms from SpaceX launch

SpaceX plans a June 19 Falcon 9 launch of the classified NROL-179 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base with a 1:40 a.m. opening window; the first stage will attempt a landing at Landing Zone 4, and sonic booms may be heard across the Central Coast (Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties) depending on weather, with live coverage starting about 10 minutes before liftoff.

via KSBY News|
#central-coast#nrol-179#sonic-booms
"2024 Solar Eclipse: Viewing Tips and Locations in Southern California"
astronomy2 years ago

"2024 Solar Eclipse: Viewing Tips and Locations in Southern California"

The Central Coast will only experience a partial solar eclipse, with San Luis Obispo expecting to see about 40% coverage. Residents are making efforts to witness the event, with one individual traveling to Belton, Texas for a better view. Students are also excited, with one middle schooler looking forward to observing his friends' reactions. The eclipse will start at 10:08 a.m. and last for approximately two hours and ten minutes. Additionally, NASA provides instructions on creating a pinhole viewer to safely observe the eclipse.

via KSBY News|
#astronomy#central-coast#nasa
"2024 California Primary: Your Essential Voting Guide"
politics2 years ago

"2024 California Primary: Your Essential Voting Guide"

A guide to voting in the California primaries on the Central Coast provides information on voter eligibility, registration, voting locations, tracking vote-by-mail ballots, sample ballots, ID requirements, and resolving issues at the polls. It also lists ballot drop-off locations and contact information for election assistance. The primaries are scheduled for March 5, 2024, and voters can cast their ballots at any vote center in the county or drop off their mail-in ballots at designated locations.

via KSBW Monterey|
#california#central-coast#election-day
"Santa Barbara County Braces for Severe Flooding Amid Latest Storm"
weather2 years ago

"Santa Barbara County Braces for Severe Flooding Amid Latest Storm"

Heavy rain has prompted flash flood warnings across Santa Barbara County, with 1-2 more inches of rain expected and concerns about mudslides and flooding. The region is also under flood advisories, high wind warnings, and high surf advisories. While the worst of the storm has passed, scattered showers and potential thunderstorms are expected, with another band of heavy rain forecasted for late Tuesday into Wednesday. After that, a break in the rain is expected before another chance for rain over the weekend.

via KSBY News|
#central-coast#flash-flood-warning#heavy-rain
"Central Coast Weather: Road Closures, Evacuation Warnings, and Airport Shutdowns"
weathertransportation2 years ago

"Central Coast Weather: Road Closures, Evacuation Warnings, and Airport Shutdowns"

Due to weather conditions, Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol have closed several roads in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara County, including portions of HWY 1 and other local roads. Debris such as rocks, mud, and trash may also be present on the roads. Motorists are advised to stay updated on road closures and to be cautious of potential hazards while driving in the affected areas.

via KSBY News|
#california-highway-patrol#caltrans#central-coast
"Unprecedented: Understanding the Rare Occurrence of Dual Tornadoes in SLO County"
weather2 years ago

"Unprecedented: Understanding the Rare Occurrence of Dual Tornadoes in SLO County"

After over 20 years without a tornado in San Luis Obispo County, two tornadoes hit the Central Coast in one day. National Weather Service officials explained that the rare occurrence was due to a mix of dry and moist air creating rotation in the atmosphere, leading to strong showers and updrafts. Meteorologists emphasized the rarity of tornadoes in the region and advised people to stay away from windows during tornado warnings. The NWS is still studying the tornadoes and will release more information soon.

via KSBY News|
#central-coast#meteorology#national-weather-service
"Severe Tornado Activity Strikes California's Central Coast"
weather2 years ago

"Severe Tornado Activity Strikes California's Central Coast"

The National Weather Service received unconfirmed reports of a tornado touching down on California's Central Coast near Pismo Beach and Grover Beach, warning residents of heavy downpours, hail, lightning, and strong winds. A strong storm system also brought warnings in Southern California with potential wind gusts up to 60 mph, nickel-sized hail, and the possibility of tornadoes. Radar imagery showed the storm system moving through the Central Coast and into Southern California, with only one confirmed tornado touching down in San Luis Obispo County since 2000.

via KTLA Los Angeles|
#california#central-coast#national-weather-service
"California Storm Update: Power Outages and Road Closures Persist"
weather2 years ago

"California Storm Update: Power Outages and Road Closures Persist"

A powerful atmospheric river caused widespread power outages, with 55,000 PG&E customers still without power across the Central Coast. Several schools were closed due to power outages and storm damage, and numerous roads in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties were closed due to fallen trees and debris. All evacuation warnings and orders have been lifted for Monterey County, but a shelter-in-place order was issued for Pebble Beach.

via KSBW Monterey|
#atmospheric-river#central-coast#evacuations
"Massive Storm Causes Widespread Power Outages in Central Coast and Bay Area"
weather2 years ago

"Massive Storm Causes Widespread Power Outages in Central Coast and Bay Area"

Heavy rain in the Central Coast led to multiple reports of downed trees and power lines, with incidents in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. The California Highway Patrol and Caltrans responded to a downed utility pole on Highway 166, while the Santa Barbara County Fire Department assisted with a fallen tree at a condo complex. San Luis Obispo County activated its Emergency Operations Center, and Pacific Gas and Electric reported power outages for over 27,800 customers. Residents are urged to call PG&E directly for assistance.

via KEYT|
#central-coast#downed-trees#power-lines
"Severe Windstorm Prompts Evacuations and Power Outages in Central Coast"
weather2 years ago

"Severe Windstorm Prompts Evacuations and Power Outages in Central Coast"

A powerful atmospheric river is causing strong winds, power outages, and blocked roads across the Central Coast, leading to evacuation orders and warnings in Monterey County. Tens of thousands of PG&E customers are without power, and road closures are reported in both Santa Cruz and Monterey counties. The final day of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am has been cancelled due to the severe weather conditions.

via KSBW Monterey|
#atmospheric-river#central-coast#evacuation-orders
"Evacuation Warnings and School Closures as Strong Storm Targets Central and South Coast"
weather2 years ago

"Evacuation Warnings and School Closures as Strong Storm Targets Central and South Coast"

A strong storm is expected to hit the Central and South Coasts this weekend, with potential for heavy rainfall, high winds, and flooding. The storm, rated as a 3 on a scale of 1 to 5, could bring 2-5 inches of additional rainfall to the Central Coast and 2-7 inches to Santa Barbara County, with some areas possibly receiving up to 12 inches. Active advisories include flood watch, high-wind watch, and high surf advisory, with a moderate flooding risk identified by the Weather Prediction Center.

via KSBY News|
#central-coast#flood-watch#high-wind-watch