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Lingering showers expected Thursday ahead of a sunny forecast

Posted at 6:52 AM, Mar 07, 2024
and last updated 2024-03-07 14:35:41-05

Good morning Central Coast!

Yesterday was a bit of a wild one across the region as a low pressure barreled into the region producing a period of heavy rain, strong winds and even flooding concern. Thankfully that low pressure has pushed east and we will see much calmer and drier conditions today.

Despite the flood advisories none of the reporting stations we use regularly got over 1" of rain. I do have some viewer reports of 1" rainfall in places like Santa Maria but I think the general rule was this was less-than-an-inch rain for most.

Here is a look at those rain totals!

A few scattered showers are still expected today, that is going to be minimal but still expected to bring up to a quarter inch of rain to the interior valleys. That is all thanks to the lingering atmospheric instability brought in by yesterday's storm.

Aside from the showers today temps will be comfortable. Low 60s for most communities with mid 60s along the southcoast.

Thanks to the storm we saw yesterday some waves are headed our way. Surf advisories go into effect Thursday morning and last until Friday morning.

Friday will be a beautiful day with abundant sunshine and even bring temps up to 70 degrees. There is a small chance of showers Saturday and Sunday but overall that isn't too much of a concern. Right now, I'm not convinced these are much to write home about. So, I'll mention it here but leave it out of the official forecast until indications are stronger.

Have a great day Central Coast!