Deluge of rainfall expected in Paso Robles today
Over an inch of rain is forecasted for today’s storm
Over an inch of rain is forecasted for today’s storm– A chance of significant amounts of rainfall is in the forecast this weekend for Paso Robles, according to Weather Underground.
Currently Weather Underground is predicting a 100% chance of up to 1.38 inches of rain today, and then additional trace amounts of rainfall on Sunday and Monday. Windy conditions are also expected today.
Click here to view a full 10-day forecast for Paso Robles.
The National Weather Service has indicated the storm is expected to bring significant rainfall to the Big Sur Coast today between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m.
This weekend, Caltrans maintenance crews will be patrolling Highway 1 during daylight hours when raining to ensure safe conditions for all travelers. This effort will be conducted with the support of the California Highway Patrol and Monterey County.
Caltrans and its partner emergency responders may close the highway if rainfall is expected to exceed the threshold for possible debris flow in the Dolan and Colorado Fire Burn scars. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for this coastal area of Monterey County.
These highway closures will be announced by Caltrans should they occur and regular updates on current conditions will be provided. Caltrans will monitor conditions between Ragged Point near the San Luis Obispo/Monterey County Line and Palo Colorado Road.
Travelers may contact Caltrans District 5 Public Affairs at (805) 549-3318 or visit the District 5 website at:https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-5
Related: Empty sandbags, sand available in preparation for the rainy season
Batten down the hatches this weekend! Gale-force southerly winds, rain, and high seas will start Saturday morning and continue into Monday morning. Total rainfall should range between 1 to 2 inches, with higher amounts in the Santa Lucia mountains. ????️????️ #CAwx @CHP_Coastal pic.twitter.com/E63yzKTG0O
— John Lindsey (@PGE_John) December 9, 2022
Storm Safety Tips from PG&E:
Never touch downed wires: If you see a downed power line, assume it is energized and extremely dangerous. Do not touch or try to move it—and keep children and animals away. Report downed power lines immediately by calling 9-1-1 and then PG&E at 1-800-743-5002.
Use generators safely: Customers with standby electric generators should ensure they are properly installed by a licensed electrician in a well-ventilated area. Improperly installed generators pose a significant danger to customers, as well as crews working on powerlines. If using portable generators, be sure they are in a well-ventilated area.
Use flashlights, not candles: During a power outage, use battery-operated flashlights and not candles, due to the risk of fire. And keep extra batteries on hand. If you must use candles, please keep them away from drapes, lampshades, animals and small children. Do not leave candles unattended.
Have a backup phone: If you have a telephone system that requires electricity to work, such as a cordless phone or answering machine, plan to have a standard telephone or cellular phone ready as a backup. Having a portable charging device helps to keep your cell phone running.
Have fresh drinking water and ice: Freeze plastic containers filled with water to make blocks of ice that can be placed in your refrigerator/freezer to prevent food spoilage.
Turn off appliances: If you experience an outage, unplug or turn off all electrical appliances to avoid overloading circuits and to prevent fire hazards when power is restored. Simply leave a single lamp on to alert you when power returns.
Safely clean up: After the storm has passed, be sure to safely clean up. Never touch downed wires and always call 8-1-1 or visit 811express.com at least two full business days before digging to have all underground utilities safely marked.
Other tips can be found at: Safety and Preparedness, Storm Safety, and Safety Action Center.
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