Flood Watch issued December 24 at 5:49AM PST until December 24 at 10:00PM PST by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Southwest California, including the following
areas, Apple and Lucerne Valleys, Coachella Valley, Orange County
Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas, Riverside County
Mountains, San Bernardino County Mountains, San Bernardino and
Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Gorgonio Pass near
Banning and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Mud and
debris flow are possible near and in burn scars, including the
Airport, Bridge and Line burn scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An Atmospheric River will bring widespread moderate to heavy
rain to the region today. The heaviest and most widespread
rain is expected this morning through evening. Peak rainfall
rates of 0.50 to 1 inch per hour are expected. There is a
potential for locally heavier hourly rainfall rates to
develop with convection embedded in the main rain band or in
thunderstorms after the main band passes. Isolated heavy
showers could continue into Thursday but impacts from any
additional rain are expected to be more localized.
Snow levels are expected to remain above 8000 feet during
period of heaviest precipitation bringing a heightened risk
of mud slides, debris flow, and areas of flash flooding in
the San Bernardino county mountains.
- https://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.
Be alert in the mountains for rockslides and rocks in the road.
Varoitus voimassa ke klo 15:49 - to klo 8:00
