NWS forecasts Wednesday rain for Monterey Peninsula, possible Central Coast thunderstorms
Pacific Grove residents can expect rain in the region Wednesday.
By MyPG.news Newsroom · Official public source checked 2026-10-21T04:51:01.555Z. Wet weather affects Pacific Grove travel and outdoor plans; the strongest convective concerns are farther south along Big Sur. · Source status: Official source
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Official source published 2026-10-21T03:04:00.000Z.
Pacific Grove residents can expect rain in the region Wednesday.
NWS places the greatest waterspout risk farther south, off Big Sur.
What readers need to know
The National Weather Service’s 8:04 p.m. Tuesday discussion forecasts overnight showers and a Wednesday morning rain band around Monterey Bay. Pacific Grove residents planning travel or outdoor activities should account for wet weather.
Thunderstorms are possible across the Central Coast Wednesday into Thursday morning. NWS identifies waters off Big Sur as the likeliest area for waterspouts and notes debris-flow concerns near the Timber and Plaskett burn areas. These are forecast risks, not confirmed incidents in Pacific Grove.
The discussion lists no land watches or warnings. Showers may linger Thursday.
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