Flood Watch issued February 14 at 12:20PM PST until February 16 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Rock and
mud slides are possible near steep terrain. Debris flows are
possible on burn scars.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following
areas, most of Central and Southern Los Angeles County, all of
Ventura County, and most of Central and Southern Ventura County,
including several burn scar areas.
* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Flash flooding is possible. Excessive runoff may result
in flooding of low-lying and flood-prone locations, including
creeks and streams. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban
areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street
flooding is possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A line of heavy showers and thunderstorms will sweep across
the region on Monday, bringing the risk for flash flooding,
rock and mud slides, and burn-scar debris flows across the
Flood Watch area. After the passage of the line, scattered
heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue into Monday
evening, prolonging the flooding risk in isolated locations.
Flooding and burn-scar debris flows are not expected for
areas above the snow level, of approximately 6000 feet to
6500 feet elevation, where snow will fall instead of rain.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop. Travel through passes and
canyons could become dangerous, and be alert for rock slides and mud
slides. Follow the direction of Emergency Management and Law
Enforcement officials.
Varoitus voimassa ma klo 19:00 - ti klo 7:00
