Meghan and Harry have lived in Montecito since 2020 (Image: GETTY)

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been warned of a storm forecast in Montecito just days before Christmas. The couple, who have lived in California since 2020, are set to spend another Christmas in the US with their children, six-year-old Prince Archie and four-year-old Princess Lilibet.

The Montecito Association have issued a warning about the upcoming weather to members, understood to have included Meghan and Harry, in an email sent out on Friday night. It said: “The National Weather Service is forecasting a major storm for Santa Barbara County that is expected to occur Tuesday, December 23 through Thursday, December 25. “The following conditions are possible countywide: flooding in low-lying areas, dangerous flash flooding, strong winds.”

According to the Mirror, it also added: “Evacuations are NOT being issued at this time. If you are concerned that this storm may cause unsafe conditions to your home, leave the area before rain starts. Do not wait for an official evacuation notification to leave.

“Public safety officials are monitoring the incoming storm and will continue to assess if protective actions, such as an evacuation warning, evacuation order, or shelter in place, are necessary.”

The newsletter also included information on what to do if a flash flood warning is given. The area of Santa Barbara has been hit by catastrophic weather in the past, including in January 2018 when 23 people were killed in a mudslide that hit Montecito following a fire and heavy rain.