My wife said the lightning and thunder woke her up between 5 and 6 am this morning. I went outside to see the water coming down under the eve of the roof on the veranda in a lounge chair about 6:45 am and couldn't believe the amount of water coming off the roof into the gutters and drains. The rain was so thick I couldn't see the nearest coastal range mountains across the valley here in Santa Barbara. I was a little concerned about the people in nearby Montecito which has some pretty serious problems usually in heavy rain lately for the last year or so.
A lightning strike in Lebanon, Oregon, Aug. 12, 2014 (Report It: Casey Baarson)
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN 6) — An active afternoon of weather is
expected in the Portland metro area with storms, gusty winds and small
hail possible.
A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect for Multnomah and Clackamas counties, but that expired. However, there is a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 8 p.m. for areas east of the Portland metro.
A lightning strike in Lebanon, Oregon, Aug. 12, 2014 (Report It: Casey Baarson)
Storms near Corvallis and Albany headed up the Willamette Valley. A
number of lightning strikes were seen in the Portland metro area around
11 a.m.
Some people are experiencing power outages in Clackamas, Washington and Yamhill counties. As of 5:50 p.m, about 130 customers were affected.
Hundreds of lightning strikes hit the Coast Range Tuesday morning,
and the threat of storms continues Wednesday, with temperatures falling
into the 70s.
Lingering showers are expected Thursday, then dry, warmer and pleasant Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Stay with KOIN 6 News for your latest weather information. Follow KOIN 6 Meteorologist Sally Showman on Twitter.
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