National Weather Service

A storm bringing heavy rain to the Central Coast could also bring strong winds up to 60 mph in SLO County’s interior valleys and mountains.

Strong winds are being forecasted through inland parts of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties, raising the threat of fast-moving wildfires. The American Red Cross shared tips with KCBX News on how to be wildfire ready.

A strong Santa Ana wind event is bringing extreme fire risks to Santa Barbara County. Fire officials said they are on alert, fully staffed and ready to respond to potential fires that forecasters report could “threaten lives and property” due to the dangerous conditions.

We could get some light rain today around the Central Coast, but overall it’s been an unusually dry rainy season.

PG&E is warning San Luis Obispo residents of possible power outages this week due to extreme heat and fire risks.

A red flag warning for extreme heat and dry conditions is in effect in parts of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. The National Weather Service issued the warning at noon Thursday and its expected to be lifted by 10 p.m. Saturday.

Temperatures could reach up to 100 degrees in areas like Paso Robles. The National Weather Service warns that prolonged heat exposure can cause illnesses such as heat stroke.

An atmospheric river brought heavy rain and high surf to the central coast Sunday night. The National Weather Service warned people across the region to prepare for a worst case scenario.

Cleanup crews were busy on West Grand Avenue and 9th Street on Thursday, clearing debris left in the tornado's wake.

Heavy rain and strong winds in the central coast prompted Governor Gavin Newsom to proclaim State of Emergencies for some California counties, including San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties.