Due to flooding, Santa Barbara Airport closed on Monday morning. It is expected to remain closed through Wednesday. The storm is currently spanning from Southern to Northern California which has resulted in a flood watch. The area spanning from San Deigo to Redding has come under the watch.Wind gusts are predicted to touch 60 mph. Lower elevations can expect around 2-5 inches of rain, while California foothills and mountain regions are forecasted to have approximately 8 inches of rain. To set a record for the rainiest February, Downtown Los Angeles only requires 3 inches of rain. Santa Barbara evacuated earlier in February:A seaside apartment complex in Santa Barbara County, California, was evacuated due to a cliffside collapse prompted by days of unprecedented rainfall https://t.co/Vv7yMPpnEO pic.twitter.com/eGgpJzqqiv— Reuters (@Reuters) February 7, 2024Rainstorm WarningsThe region between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles is being considered to be at the most risk of facing flash flooding. As of now, over 6 inches of rain has fallen there. Mudslides have occurred, which has resulted in the closing of roads. Northern California could face extreme perspiration on Monday. Heavy rains are predicted to fall in Yuba City, Stockton, and Sacramento. Hail and tornadoes are on the charts for Sacramento. Other warningsMultiple winter storm warnings have been placed in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Forecasts indicate that snow will pile up several feet in the coming few days. High surf advisories have been implemented along the coastal area. Waves are expected to rise to 28 feet. Forecast for next weekBy Monday, for most of California, the rain will let up by the evening time. On Tuesday, severe rainfall has the possibility of causing more flooding, rockslides, and mudslides in the area stretching from San Diego past Los Angeles and to San Francisco. On Wednesday, rain is predicted to move out. However, heavy snowfall is likely to continue in the mountain area.
