So, they're not as common in the foothills,” Barjenbruch said. “Terrain roughness sometimes has a breaking effect on tornado development. However sometimes the bases of a storm occurs below the mountains. “But they can and do occur.”īarjenbruch said most thunderstorms often occur at a higher elevation than mountains – storm cloud themselves go up 40 to 50 thousand feet high - which makes tornadoes possible at elevation. “It gets pretty tough to get tornadoes in higher elevations,” Barjenbruch said. Park County has only seen 8 tornadoes since 1950. The funnels near Hartsel were also rare due to the elevation - 9,000 feet. But we have had a couple of other funnels reported on the plains now as well.”Īnother funnel was seen bouncing near farmland south of Strasburg in Elbert County at 11:40 a.m. “This was definitely a rare event here (in Colorado). “Typically tornadoes don't occur until at least the noon hour and then into the early afternoon hours,” said Barjenbruch, who is based out of the NWS Office in Boulder. National Weather Service meteorologist David Barjenbruch says these tornadoes are rare due to the time they were formed. Rain rates already have been over an inch per hour, which can cause flash flooding and debris flows, especially in burn scar areas.Meanwhile, two funnel clouds were spotted near Hartsel in Park County around 9:30 a.m. He says they have more than 200 people ready to respond. Montecito Fire Chief Kevin Taylor says the area is at extreme risk of another debris flow Monday due to the conditions. 9 marks five years since a debris flow killed 23 people in Montecito. Additional information can also be found by calling 211. Mental health clinical support is also available by calling that number. To reach the Santa Barbara County call center, call (833) 688-5551. Turnpike in Santa Barbara.įor small animal support, call (805) 681-4332. The Loma Fire burn scar area is not currently under evacuation orders but the area is being patrolled and monitored should things change.Īn evacuation shelter has been established at Wake Center, 300 N. Santa Barbara County Fire says they are already responding to several reports of downed trees and other hazards and have also responded to a rescue in Refugio Canyon. Sheriff Brown says the storm, expected to intensify Monday before a second wave hits Tuesday morning and also bringing strong wind gusts, has the potential to cause basins in Southern Santa Barbara County to overflow, which could also impact Highway 101. People in those areas may also hear of the notifications over loudspeakers.įor the latest on evacuations and other emergency alert information, click here. Once the flash flooding warning has ended, evacuation orders for the Alisal, Cave and Thomas Fire burn scar areas will go into effect. Do not attempt to leave.Ĭave and Thomas Evac Warning remains in effect. SB City SHELTER IN PLACE has been issued for the Alisal Fire area due to flooding. Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown says they do not want people leaving now as they want everyone sheltering in place and staying inside for the time being. Santa Barbara County press conference on flash flood warning, evacuations.Monday advising of the flash flooding potential. ORIGINAL STORY: Santa Barbara County officials are once again ordering mandatory evacuations for people living within three Southern Santa Barbara County burn scar areas, but not until a flash flood warning has ended.Įmergency alerts went out to people in parts of Santa Barbara County, including Lompoc, shortly before 11 a.m. Officials say parents and guardians working to pick their children up from school will be allowed through road closures. Officials say the evacuation order for the Alisal Fire burn area is in place but those residents are being told to shelter-in-place and get to higher ground as the road leading into and out of the area – Refugio Road – is currently impassable. People are asked to avoid driving unless evacuating. Additional orders have also been issued for Toro Canyon, Padaro Lane from Calle Real to Santa Claus Lane in Carpinteria, Sicamore Canyon, and the Old San Marcos area – the Painted Cave area and below.Įvacuation orders were also issued for four campgrounds from Rincon to Gaviota. Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown says all 15 zones of the town south of Santa Barbara are included in the evacuation order. UPDATE (12:35 p.m.) - Evacuation orders for Southern Santa Barbara County have been expanded and now include all of the town of Montecito and four campgrounds, among other places. UPDATE (4 p.m.) - Another press conference is scheduled for 4 p.m.
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