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Many in Montecito are preparing for the atmospheric river impacting the city. An evacuation warning was first issued for southern Santa Barbara County burn scars at 6 p.m. Monday. It was upgraded to an evacuation order at eight this morning, covering high-risk areas in the Thomas Fire, Cave Fire, and Alisal Fire burn scars.
Despite heavy rainfall, debris flows and flooding mainly confined to highways, roads, and an RV park.
Santa Barbara County officials upgraded the evacuation warning to an order, and expanded it to impact areas throughout the county. Officials also issued a flash flood warning for much of the county, and a shelter-in-place for impact areas.
Santa Barbara County filed an evacuation order effective immediately for specific areas and have resources available for those that have animals or need a place to stay.
Heavy weather is hitting the Central Coast, leading local governments and agencies to put advisories and warnings into place across the area.