"Santa Barbara County Braces for Back-to-Back Powerful Storms and Flooding"

The Central Coast is bracing for a stronger atmospheric river storm, rated as a 3 on a scale of 1 to 5, expected to bring heavy rainfall late Saturday into Tuesday. Showers may persist until Saturday afternoon, with temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s. Sunday is anticipated to be particularly wet and windy, with the potential for 2-5 inches of additional rainfall, and up to 10 inches in some areas, particularly impacting Santa Barbara County. Residents are advised to stay informed and prepare for potential wave advisories, flood watches, and wind warnings.