You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following areas, San Luis Obispo County Beaches, San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Lucia Mountains, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range, Santa Ynez Valley, Southern Salinas Valley and Southern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, urban areas, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A strong storm system will move into the area late Friday through the weekend. Periods of heavy rain and thunderstorm are possible with rain rates up to 0.75 inches per hour. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood