A major storm will hit Santa Barbara County Thursday night and last through Saturday, with potential for flooding and thunderstorms. Local sandbag

Heavy rain drenches San Diego, causing traffic incidents and beach advisories. Floodwatch remains in effect to ensure public safety.

A Flood Watch will go into effect for the entire Los Angeles region as the worst of the storm is expected to arrive Friday night into Saturday morning. The heavy rain brings heightened threats of flooding,

Forecasters say there is a possibility that small localized flooding could occur around the Sacramento area and the Sierra foothills.