Crime & Safety
Flash Flood Watch Issued For Soberanes Fire 'Burn Scar'
Such fallout as debris flow also possible through Friday for Loma Fire areas. Turn around, don't drown! (Breaking)
MONTEREY COUNTY, CA – A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for the area affected by the Soberanes Fire as rain moves back into the region Thursday, National Weather Service officials said this morning.
Rain may be heavy over the Loma and Soberanes burn scars.
Officials expect between one and four inches of rain over the highest peaks.
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In addition to flash floods, property owners in the area should take action to protect against debris flows, NWS officials said.
Rain will likely affect the Thursday afternoon Bay Area commute and continue into Friday morning.
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Flash flood watch for the Soberanes burn scar Thu night. Image shows forecast rain over the burn scar Thu into Fri #TurnAroundDontDrown pic.twitter.com/TJj1CHonD1
— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) October 26, 2016
- Also see: Rain Is Good, But ... Flash Flood, Mudslide Risk Amped Up After Fires, Drought In Bay Area
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--Bay City News/Image via NWS
