Meteorologist Gina Devecchio reports that the widespread rain seen on the map has thinned, but individual showers and storms continue to make their way across the Central Coast, resulting in threats of localized flooding, increased winds, and some lightning. Despite less impactful weather expected for Tuesday, more impactful storms continue sparking up, causing lightning over San Mateo County and localized flooding along some coastal areas. River flooding continues to be a risk, but river rise rates have begun to ease, and the hazardous winds have reduced and wind warnings and advisories will expire in the mid-morning. Rain showers will linger into Tuesday before tapering off from north to south.
In Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties, over 55,000 PG&E customers are still without power and many schools were closed due to power outages and storm damage. Significant and numerous road closures posed severe travel restrictions across the region, including state highways and local roads. One area of Pebble Beach has been issued a shelter-in-place order, and evacuation warnings have been lifted in Monterey County. The situation will continue being monitored for further developments and impacts.
As the atmospheric river continues to bring powerful winds and down powerlines, emergency crews and officials are working around the clock to restore power and clear roadways while residents await improvement in weather conditions. While forecasters expect the weather to become less impactful on Tuesday, it’s crucial for residents to remain alert and prepared as the situation unfolds. Weather conditions are expected to improve gradually, and residents are urged to stay updated on the latest information and guidelines provided by local authorities.