Tsunami Landslide Storm

Tsunami Landslide Storm

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Weather Update: Light rain expected beginning this afternoon (May 13) and continuing through tomorrow (May 14)



Overview
A storm system is expected to arrive to the Central California coast Wednesday evening. The storm system will be similar to last-weeks storm system that brought generally light rain to the area with a few isolated thunderstorms. This storm system will begin to impact the area with a possibility of light showers as early as Wednesday afternoon with steadier rainfall arriving late Wednesday night early Thursday morning. Moderate showers and isolated thunderstorms will be possible late Thursday morning lasting into the early afternoon hours. The main impact with this storm system will be wet road ways with minor ponding possible. A few lightning strikes will also be possible with the thunderstorm threat. Dry, cool weather is anticipated late Friday morning through the weekend         

Graphic showing rainfall amounts for Monterey County; Amounts vary, but all are under an inch total


TIMING

·  Showers arriving as early as Wednesday afternoon.
·  Steadier rainfall expected Wednesday night persisting into Thursday evening.
·  Moderate showers and isolated thunderstorms possible Thursday afternoon.
·   Dry, cool weather expected to return late Friday morning.  

IMPACTS

*Impact 1 (Rain) :

·  Rainfall will be steady with total precipitation ranging between 0.25 and 0.80 inches, heaviest in the hills. The rain will result in wet roadways and minor ponding.  

*Impact 2 (Thunderstorms):


·  Isolated thunderstorms will generate a few lightning strikes.