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Southern California agencies and residents are preparing themselves for possible mudslides and flooding as a series of powerful storms expected to dump up to two inches of rain in some areas makes its way toward here.
The National Weather Service issued a flash-flood advisory Thursday morning for portion of Los Angeles County as rain pummeled some areas.
FLASH FLOOD WATCH has been issued until 3pm for the 1st year burn scars – Woolsey, Hill, Stone, & South Fires due to heavy rain moving into the hatched areas below. A watch means potential for flash flooding along with mud/debris flows near burn areas. Stay alert! #CAwx #LARain pic.twitter.com/hIKyHg1Rgk
— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) January 31, 2019
“Rainfall rates are expected to range between 0.25 and 0.50 inches per hour with local rates up to 0.75 inches per hour,” according to the advisory. “With these rainfall rates, nuisance flooding can be expected,including flooding of roadways and low-lying areas.
“Additionally, there may be minor mud and debris flows in and around the recent burn areas, including the Woolsey, Stone, South Creek and La Tuna burn scars.”
The advisory is expected to last until noon, officials said.
Small but powerful storm impacting the area this morning with 100's of lightning strikes. Heavy rain with flash flooding possible near recent burn areas thru 3pm. #CAwx #LArain pic.twitter.com/ohI8NGyv7Y
— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) January 31, 2019
Some cities that could experience flooding include Long Beach, Malibu, Inglewood, Venice, Alhambra, Whittier and Burbank.
As of 11 a.m., rain had fallen and thunder heard in many spots in Los Angeles County.
Although it was still relatively dry early Thursday morning in the Inland Empire, Riverside County officials issued a mandatory evacuation order for those living in the Holy burn area. Those living in the Cranston burn area were told to remain vigilant.
The storm was expected to drop about a quarter inch of rain in the Lake Elsinore area Thursday and three-quarters to an inch on Saturday. Coastal areas could see nearly an inch of rain Thursday and up to two inches on Saturday, according to the NWS.
First responders in some cities advised residents to be prepared by picking up sand and sandbags if they are in flood-prone areas. Fire stations in the cities of Ontario, Long Beach, Tustin and Irvine all have sandbags and sand for residents.
Forecasters expect there to be a break in the rain most of Friday before heavier rain hits the Southland late Friday and all day Saturday. Minor debris flows near burn areas are likely. Snow is expected in the local mountains above 7,000 feet. The series’ final colder storm was expected to hit Monday.
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