Pismo Beach, CA 93448 Weather Alerts

San Luis Obispo County8:16 PM PDT35.14°N, 120.64°W

Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 10:00 PM Wed·Issued 7:54 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Flood Advisory issued October 21 at 7:54PM PDT until October 21 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

Where: Far western San Luis Obispo County in southwestern California...

When: Until 1000 PM PDT.

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

Additional details: - At 753 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... San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, Atascadero, Arroyo Grande, Nipomo, Cambria, Point Piedras Blancas, Grover Beach, Guadalupe, Cayucos, Baywood-Los Osos, Diablo Canyon, Templeton, Highway 101 over Cuesta Grade, Avila Beach, Santa Margarita, Shell Beach, Oceano and Hearst Castle. - 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.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.

Areas: San Luis Obispo, CA

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