Flood Watch issued February 17 at 2:42AM PST until February 18 at 6:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Rock and
mud slides are possible near steep terrain and along canyon roads.
Debris flows are possible on recent burn scars.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following
counties, Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.
* WHEN...From this evening through late tonight.
* 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 this evening through tonight, bringing the risk
for flash flooding, rock and mud slides, and burn-scar debris
flows across the Flood Watch area. Flooding and burn-scar
debris flows are not expected for areas above the snow level,
of approximately 4500 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 and recent burn
scars 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.
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