The City of Goleta issued a weather advisory on November 12, 2025, warning of heavy rainfall expected to begin on November 13, 2025, and impact Goleta and the surrounding Santa Barbara County areas.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the heaviest downpours are expected on Thursday afternoon or evening, which may cause travel disruptions, creek overflows, and localized flooding.
Residents are urged to stay alert and prepare for potential storm impacts, such as wet roads, increased stream flows, and minor debris flows in canyon areas. The NWS reports a 10-20% chance of thunderstorms on Thursday and Thursday night for San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. These thunderstorms are expected to move southward into Friday night and Saturday.
The NWS has indicated that the rainfall intensity throughout the weekend will depend on the course of a low-pressure system situated off the coast.
Goleta has opened and stocked two sandbag stations to help the residents with flood prevention:
- Fire Station 11: 6901 Frey Way, near the intersection of Storke Road and the Post Office
- Fire Station 14: 320 Los Carneros Road, next to the Stow House Museum lot.
Sandbag pickup is available during daylight hours. Residents must bring their own shovels, and there is a 20-bag limit per household. Supplies are available on a first-come, first-served basis for Goleta residents.
Local authorities urge residents to avoid driving through flooded roads or low-lying areas, secure outdoor items, and charge all essential gadgets in case of a power outage.
The National Weather Service is forecasting a major storm for Santa Barbara County, with impacts to #CityofGoleta expected tomorrow — Thursday, Nov. 13, and the heaviest rain in the afternoon/evening. Stay weather-aware and be prepared 🚨 🌧️
Sandbag Stations (Open & Stocked):… pic.twitter.com/DKWyXOfLE7
— City of Goleta (@CityOfGoleta) November 13, 2025
High Surf Advisory for Santa Barbara Beaches
The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard office issued a High Surf Advisory on November 13, 2025, for the Santa Barbara County Central Coast and San Luis Obispo County Beaches. The advisory will be effective from 12 a.m. on November 14, 2025, through 9 a.m. on November 15, 2025.
The NWS warns of large breaking waves between 10 and 15 feet and strong rip currents along the coast, posing risks of ocean drowning, injuries from breaking waves, and capsizing of small boats near shore.
Minor beach erosion and coastal flooding are also possible during high tides. Officials advise avoiding rock jetties and coastal rocks, which can be especially dangerous under these conditions.
Safety and Storm Readiness
Local officials and NWS urge residents to take precautions ahead of heavy rain and high surf conditions. Stay updated with the latest weather updates, as conditions may change depending on the coastal storm system.
Local authorities have advised residents to stay informed with storm readiness tips, highway status, road closures, ReadySBC emergency alerts and the NWS throughout the storm.
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This report seems more reasonable than gloom and doom reports in the past.
RUBY – the “gloom and doom” reports about uncharacteristic or extreme weather conditions aren’t mean to scare you, just to remind you to take precautions during a time when you normally wouldn’t think to. You know, like 100 degrees in December or something like that. But yeah, you SHOULD be concerned about the effects of global warming.
I hope you can make it through this rainy weekend without panicking too much about it.