Updated 10 a.m., February 17.
A large storm system is bringing significant rain to the Tri-Counties this week.
The first wave of the storm arrived in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties on Sunday night. Heavy rain moved into Ventura and Los Angeles Counties on Monday afternoon.
A second wave of rain will arrive late Tuesday and could bring an additional inch of rain to coastal and inland areas, and as much as two inches in the mountains. The snow level could drop to 3,000 feet on Tuesday night.
A Flood Watch is in effect for Ventura County from 6 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Atmospheric instability will also create a potential for waterspouts and tornadoes.
Scattered rain is likely on Thursday, before a drying trend begins on Friday.