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SLO County Braces for Storm: Rain and High Winds Ahead
10 Feb
Summary
- San Luis Obispo County expects about an inch of rain this week.
- Winds up to 50 mph are predicted, potentially causing downed trees and power lines.
- Sunny weather is forecasted to return Thursday and Friday after the rain.
San Luis Obispo County is anticipating its first substantial rainfall in over a month, with a strong weather system arriving on Tuesday. Meteorologists estimate approximately one inch of precipitation across the county. This system is expected to be "well-behaved" regarding flooding, but significant wind activity is predicted.
Gusty southerly winds are forecast to reach 30 to 50 mph, potentially exceeding 60 mph in hilly terrains. These strong winds raise concerns about downed trees and power lines. Monday will see mostly cloudy skies and winds up to 25 mph.
Tuesday will be cloudy with an 80% chance of rain starting after 4 p.m., bringing up to a half-inch of rain and winds up to 30 mph. Wednesday has a 50% chance of rain with winds up to 30 mph, but less than 0.1 inches of precipitation is expected. Conditions will become partly cloudy Wednesday night.
Sunny weather is expected to return on Thursday and Friday, with high temperatures around 65 and 67 degrees, respectively. The forecast indicates the possibility of more storms on the horizon for the weekend, with a slight chance of rain on Saturday and more likely precipitation on Sunday.
