"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.