Strong winds, rain sweep through Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KABC) -- Thursday's storm hit Santa Barbara with rain and strong winds before reaching towards the Los Angeles area.

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Near the pier, gusts blew sand into the streets and high surf could be seen. Rain falling more than one-inch per an hour was reported by nightfall, according to the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management.

A flash flood warning was issued Thursday night until 12:15 a.m. Friday for southeastern San Luis Obispo and northwestern Santa Barbara counties.

Watch Elex Michaelson's report on Eyewitness News above.