"Santa Barbara County Issues Evacuation Orders and School Closures Ahead of Severe Storm"

Santa Barbara County leaders issued evacuation orders for areas near waterways associated with burn areas and in the vicinity of Sycamore Creek due to the incoming Atmospheric River forecasted to bring life-threatening flash flooding. The National Weather Service warned of high risk for damaging flash flooding in Santa Barbara down to Los Angeles and emphasized the need for preparation and avoiding flooded roadways. Evacuation warnings were also issued for burn scar areas and certain properties in Montecito and Ventura County.