With more than a 90% chance of rain forecasted for Monday and Tuesday, pumpkin farmers in San Joaquin County are preparing for the storm.

"It's something we have to contend with, but as farmers we expect that," Susan Dell'Osso, Dell'Osso Family Farm co-owner, said. "So we just take what comes and roll with it."

Susan said her husband, Ron, has been growing pumpkins for around 35 years. They co-own an agro-tourism and have experience in dealing with inclement weather.

"Luckily, most of the pumpkins are already harvested," Dell'Osso said. "So, generally, the stores like to have pumpkins early in October, late September. So, if it's really just one day of rain, it should be fine. If it lingers and then it gets hot, it can actually get moldy, so the pumpkins, it's not good for them to sit i

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