Santa Monica, CA 90402 Weather Alerts

Los Angeles County11:42 PM PDT34.03°N, 118.50°W

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

Until 4:00 PM Thu·Issued 8:52 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Flood Watch issued October 21 at 8:52PM PDT until October 22 at 4:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

Where: A portion of southwest California, including the following areas, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Malibu Coast and Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area.

When: Through Thursday afternoon.

Impacts: Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.

Additional details: - Rain rates between 0.50 and 1.00 inch per hour are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

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.

Areas: Malibu Coast; Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area; Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area

Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 2:00 AM Thu·Issued 9:49 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Flood Advisory issued October 21 at 9:49PM PDT until October 22 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

Where: Northeastern Los Angeles County including the eastern San Gabriel Mountains in southwestern California...

When: Until 200 AM PDT.

Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

Additional details: - At 947 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Rock slides and mudslides are possible. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wrightwood, Glendora, San Dimas, Pomona, La Verne, Valyermo, Falling Springs, Angeles Crest Highway between Mount Waterman and Wrightwood, Angeles Crest Highway between Mount Wilson and Mount Waterman, Azusa, Big Pines, Monrovia, Claremont, Diamond Bar and Duarte. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Areas: Los Angeles, CA

Beach Hazards Statement

Moderate · Expected

Until 3:00 AM Fri·Issued 12:31 PM Mon Oct 19·NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 19 at 12:31PM PDT until October 23 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Details

What: Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected.

Where: Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.

When: Through late Thursday night.

Impacts: There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.

Additional details: Minor beach erosion and tidal overflows may occur across south-facing beaches especially along the Malibu Coast and in the Long Beach area.

What to do

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

Areas: Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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