Thunderstorm potential prompts Red Flag Warning for areas of the Central Coast Linda Midkiff posted this picture on Dave Hovde's Facebook page. and last updated 2021-07-17 18:39:28-04 The Central Coast could see some much needed rain late this weekend into early next week. San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties could see thunderstorms on Sunday and Monday bringing brief downpours, gusty downdraft winds and isolated dry lightening. There is increased fire ignition risk due to lightening strikes and dry fuels. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect from Sunday morning though Monday morning for Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties and the Ventura County Mountains due to the increased risk of thunderstorms.