UPDATE: Rain has returned to Santa Cruz County this afternoon, bringing with it urgent weather alerts. The National Weather Service has just issued a tornado warning for the northwestern portion of Santa Cruz County and south-central San Mateo County, set to expire at 4:15 p.m. today.
This storm follows a turbulent weekend that saw a significant storm surge combined with king tides, leading to a portion of the bluff along West Cliff Drive collapsing into the sea. Residents are urged to remain vigilant as the weather continues to develop.
As for tomorrow, a 30% chance of showers remains in the forecast for Tuesday morning. However, the outlook improves significantly later in the week, with the National Weather Service predicting sunny skies and rising temperatures as we head into the weekend. Overnight lows are expected to dip as the storms move out.
The impact of this rain is already being felt, with wet conditions reported on Mission Street in Santa Cruz. Local officials are monitoring the situation closely and advise residents to stay safe and informed as more updates are anticipated.
Stay tuned for further developments as this story unfolds. Share this information with your community to keep everyone aware of the weather conditions affecting our area.
